Discovering Horta

On top of the headland of Espalamaca (from the Flemish for “Needle tip”), on the north side of the city, is the viewpoint with a superb view of the Town of Horta on one side, Praia do Almoxarife on the other, and the magnificent perspective of the channel and the neighbouring islands of Pico and São Jorge. In this location stands a statue of Our Lady, and further down is the Small Chapel of Our Lady of Pilar, usually completely illuminated at night. Other tourist attractions of that area are the three windmills, built in Dutch style, which are still operational and can be visited whenever the sails are seen to be moving.