João Quaresma Maritime Terminal (Madalena)
Ferry port for Madalena do Pico, Portugal (Azores)
Pico’s main ferry port, facing Horta across the channel. It handles the frequent Blue Line to Faial and Green Line sailings on to Velas, São Jorge.
Ferries from João Quaresma Maritime Terminal (Madalena)
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horta (Faial) | 25m – 30m | Atlânticoline | Cars & foot |
| Velas (São Jorge) | 1h 20m – 1h 40m | Atlânticoline | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from João Quaresma Maritime Terminal (Madalena)
- Horta (Faial) → Madalena (Pico)
Blue Line from Horta usually at 07:30, 10:45, 14:30 (or 14:15), 17:15, with extra sailings (08:30, 19:00, 22:00) on busy summer days; from Madalena 08:15, 11:30, 15:00–15:15, 18:00
Timetable published into December 2026; the Green Line to São Jorge also carries Horta–Madalena passengers.
Source: Atlânticoline timetable tool (Sep–Nov 2026 sample dates), checked 2026-09-29
- Madalena (Pico) → Velas (São Jorge)
Usually 2 sailings a day from Madalena (around 09:40–09:55 and 19:25–21:40) and 2 from Velas
Source: Atlânticoline timetable tool (Jul–Nov 2026 sample dates), checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at João Quaresma Maritime Terminal (Madalena)
Passenger terminal: Rua Dona Maria da Glória Duarte, 9950-340 Madalena do Pico
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Atlânticoline ticket office in the terminal, open from 07:00 on sailing days
Sources: atlanticoline.pt · atlanticoline.pt · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from João Quaresma Maritime Terminal (Madalena)
Horta (Faial) → Madalena (Pico)
Crossing: 25m – 30m · Atlânticoline
Madalena (Pico) → Velas (São Jorge)
Crossing: 1h 20m – 1h 40m · Atlânticoline
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through João Quaresma Maritime Terminal (Madalena).