Title: Velas Travel Guide: Best of Velas, Azores Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Velas](https://expedia.co.uk/Velas-Hotels.d182256.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Velas](https://expedia.co.uk/Velas-Holiday-Rentals.d182256.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Velas](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Velas.d182256.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Velas Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Velas.d182256.Car-Hire-Guide)[Velas Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Velas.d182256.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Velas Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Walk on the Azores archipelago. Discovery of the island of sao jorge, Azores. Portugal. , Azores. Velas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182256/c0881f72-889e-4bea-ab43-69ba6865dd72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Walk on the Azores archipelago. Discovery of the island of sao jorge, Azores. Portugal. , Azores. Velas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182256/5f24500d-1b9d-45b7-949b-f3a4c200cb4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Walk on the Azores archipelago. Discovery of the island of sao jorge, Azores. Portugal. , Azores. Velas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182256/2a0fb5dc-285e-4c1c-bb21-9d9ad9bffd4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Velas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182256/87298e7a-54f0-4273-a571-a4c890052590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Velas Things to do - Top hotels in Velas - Top Holiday Rentals in Velas ![Casa d'Avó Guesthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/25000000/24994000/24993980/18947c1a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa d'Avó Guesthouse Caminho do Porto Velas Azores Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Velas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Pico da Esperanca and Velas Marina are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews) Perfect place to have a peaceful & enjoyable vacation😊 Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=24993980&PinnedHotelID=24993980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182256) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=24993980&PinnedHotelID=24993980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182256) ![São Jorge Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2691900/2691841/e60c235e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### São Jorge Garden Rua Machado Pires Velas £104 4 Apr - 5 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in São Jorge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Igreja de Sao Jorge and Velas Marina ... 9/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews) The building is quite aged and need of a refresh. Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=2691841&PinnedHotelID=2691841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182256) ![Quinta dos Mistérios ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102600900/102600808/8651f265_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quinta dos Mistérios Largo da Boa Hora Velas Açores Stay at this guesthouse in Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Velas Marina and Igreja de Sao Jorge are located ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=102600808&PinnedHotelID=102600808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182256) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=102600808&PinnedHotelID=102600808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182256) [See all 241 properties in Velas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026®ionId=182256) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Casa do Zé - AL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28620000/28612700/28612603/9338daa8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa do Zé - AL Caminho da Igreja, 2 Velas Açores Stay at this cottage in Velas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Pico da Esperanca is located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Velas-Hotels-Casa-Do-Ze-AL.h28612603.Hotel-Information) ![Quinta do Almanac](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116510000/116502400/116502374/b0a02b7a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quinta do Almanac Caminho do Carregadouro Velas Açores Stay at this cottage in Velas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions Velas Marina and Igreja de Sao Jorge are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) No complaints. Exactly as advertised. Would definitely stay again Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Velas-Hotels-Quinta-Do-Almanac.h116502374.Hotel-Information) ![Cantinho das Buganvillias](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6160000/6158300/6158290/ad7109f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cantinho das Buganvillias Rua Padre Augusto Teixeira Velas Stay at this aparthotel in Velas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private plunge pools. Popular attractions Velas Marina and Igreja de Sao Jorge are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews) Awesom Views Beautiful property overlooking Velas harbor…don’t hesitate to book! Reviewed on 6 May 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Velas-Hotels-Cantinho-Das-Buganvillias.h6158290.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Velas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=182256&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Velas hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182256&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182256&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182256&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182256&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182256&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182256&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182256&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182256&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Igreja de Sao Jorge Learn about the local history of São Jorge when you spend time at Igreja de Sao Jorge. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Igreja-De-Sao-Jorge-Velas.d6264643.Attraction) #### Pico da Esperanca Explore the great outdoors at Pico da Esperanca, a lovely green space in Santa Bárbara. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pico-Da-Esperanca-Velas.d6118692.Attraction) #### Velas Marina 4/5(1 review) Explore the waterfront in São Jorge with a trip to Velas Marina. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Velas-Marina-Velas.d6264636.Attraction) #### Velas Bullfighting Arena Catch an event at Velas Bullfighting Arena during your trip to São Jorge. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Velas-Bullfighting-Arena-Sao-Jorge.d6264648.Attraction) #### Santa Bárbara Church After visiting Santa Bárbara Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Manadas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Church-Velas.d553248635975846345.Attraction) #### Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse You can learn about the history of Rosais with a trip to Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Dos-Rosais-Lighthouse-Velas.d6118694.Attraction) ## Cities near Velas ![Portugal, Madeira, Calheta, High angle view of people relaxing on sandy coastal beach in summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345213/85c4a58b-5e11-4370-a7db-88185dae6ef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Calheta - Cities near Velas - Places of interest [Calheta](https://expedia.co.uk/Calheta.dx6345213) - [Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Dos-Rosais-Lighthouse-Velas.d6118694.Attraction) - [Sao Roque Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Roque-Church-Sao-Roque-do-Pico.d6262544.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app