3/5 - Okay
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The little town of Velas itself was nothing remarkable, but the surrounding area was beautiful and full of wonderful sights and place to swim.
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Quinta da Magnólia
São Mateus Urzelina 13, Velas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Pico da Esperanca and Velas Marina are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
The rooms and property are really lovely and quiet and the staff was very generous and wanted to make our stay special.
Reviewed on 10 July 2025
Casa do Zé - AL
Caminho da Igreja, 2, Manadas, Velas, Açores
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attraction Pico da Esperanca is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Adorable historic home.
Adorable local cottage in a very small town. We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment on the second floor. Neighbors gave us a walking tour and showed us their garden and taught us history of the area.
Reviewed on 17 May 2024
Cabanas da Viscondessa
Caminho de Cima - Ribeira do Nabo, 9, Velas, Açores
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Velas Marina and Igreja de Sao Jorge are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Setting was peaceful, easy parking, restaurant was wonderful. Jorge and the staff in the restaurant were very helpful and very nice
Reviewed on 13 June 2025
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
Caminho da Igreja, 2, Manadas, Velas, Açores
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attraction Pico da Esperanca is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Adorable historic home.
Adorable local cottage in a very small town. We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment on the second floor. Neighbors gave us a walking tour and showed us their garden and taught us history of the area.
Reviewed on 17 May 2024
Blue House (Blue House)
Urzelina
Stay at this vacation home in Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pico da Esperanca and Velas Marina are located ...
Perfect
Great house and wonderful service.
Reviewed on 19 September 2024
Laura's Cottage AL
Rosais
Stay at this cottage in Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Pico da Esperanca is located nearby.
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.
Popular places to visit
Velas Marina
Explore the waterfront in São Jorge with a trip to Velas Marina. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments.
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.
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.
Igreja de Sao Jorge
Learn about the local history of São Jorge when you take a trip to Igreja de Sao Jorge. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments.
Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Rosais with a stop at Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments.
Santa Bárbara Church
After visiting Santa Bárbara Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Manadas.
Reviews of Velas
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Mike
Great small town and scenery is outrageous
- Velas Marina
- Pico da Esperanca
- Igreja de Sao Jorge
- Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse
- Santa Bárbara Church
- Sete Fontes Forest Park
- Mount Pico
- Fajãs das Lagoas de Santo Cristo e dos Cubres de São Jorge
- Caiado Lagoon
- Convent of Sao Roque do Pico
- Museu do Vinho
- Sao Roque Church
- Whaler’s Museum
- Furna do Enxofre
