Velas

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Visit Velas

Escape to Velas! Enjoy its oceanfront, parks and monuments.

Venture to sights like Velas Bullfighting Arena and Igreja de Sao Jorge as you discover Velas—a city also notable for its island views.

Where to stay in Velas

Norte Grande

While Norte Grande may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pico da Esperanca and Santa Bárbara Church.

São Jorge Garden

Rua Machado Pires, Sao Jorge, Velas

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Igreja de Sao Jorge and Velas Marina. Velas Bullfighting Arena is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

4.3/5Excellent! (46 reviews)

Superb and untouchable

"The check in was perfect. So courteous and helpful. The room was fabulous —- I loved the sunset and moon overnight. The breakfast was such high quality. The stay stands Out above all accommodation and service I have seen and felt in three weeks in Açores and Madeira. Fabulous attention to detail, ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2020

Casa d'Avó Guesthouse

Caminho do Porto, 5, Velas, Azores

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa Bárbara Church and within 9 miles (15 km) of Velas Bullfighting Arena and Igreja de Sao ...

4.9/5Exceptional! (10 reviews)

Beautiful View

"Amazing! Such a beautiful room and house! The view was extraordinary and we loved lounging outside in the beautiful garden!"

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2018

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Quinta da Magnólia

São Mateus Urzelina 13, Velas

Situated in Velas, this hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Santa Bárbara Church and within 6 miles (10 km) of Velas Bullfighting Arena and Velas Marina. Igreja de ...

4.9/5Exceptional! (10 reviews)

"We loved staying at Quinta da Magnolia! The building is beautifully designed - traditional building style outside with contemporary detailing inside. Our room was spacious and immaculately clean with a huge balcony. The staff is incredibly friendly and all spoke English perfectly (which was a welcome ..."

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2020

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Saint Jorge Farm and Bungalows

Estrada Regional Urzelina, Velas

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Santa Bárbara Church and within 6 miles (10 km) of Velas Bullfighting Arena and Velas Marina. ...

4.8/5Exceptional! (9 reviews)

"10 stars all-around! One of the best places I've stayed in Azores if not the best. The bungalows are nicely put together with natural materials. Generally basic, but has absolutely everything you need. I wouldn't change anything about the bungalows. We had the one nearest the ocean but they all must ..."

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2020

Cantinho das Buganvillias

Rua Padre Augusto Teixeira, Velas

Situated in Velas, this aparthotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Velas Bullfighting Arena, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Velas Marina and Igreja de Sao Jorge. Ponta dos ...

4.7/5Exceptional! (34 reviews)

"The view from the apartment on the sea and on Velas was excellent. It felt private and very spacious. Lots of light due to the bigmouth window ms and balcony for the evenings. The staff was very accommodating."

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2019

Casa do Zé - AL

Caminho da Igreja, 2, Manadas, Velas, Açores

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Santa Bárbara Church, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Igreja de Sao Jorge and Velas Marina. Pico ...

4.7/5Exceptional! (3 reviews)

"The place is really lovely and very clean. There is a great view of Pico, and we loved looking out at the lights of Pico from the porch at night. Rita was very responsive to any issues we had. The wifi was really weak, even after Rita provided a new router. Visitors should download tv shows or movies ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2019

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