Ilha de São Jorge
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SuggestionsPico, Faial and São Jorge – the “Triangle Islands”The entire Azores archipelago is beautiful and worth a visit, but due to their proximity, Pico, Faial and São Jorge form the so-called "Triangle" of the Central Group of islands that encourage you to cross the sea to get to know your (...)
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SuggestionsSão Jorge: the island of fajãsSão Jorgeis an island of cliffs, crags and fajãs, one of the greenest in the Azores archipelago and the perfect place for a holiday in contact with nature and the sea.The island is 54km long and 6.9km at its widest point, and is part of the Central (...)
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Tourist OfficesPosto de Turismo - São Jorge
Telephone: +351 295 412 440
E-mail: pt.sjo@azores.gov.pt
Website: https://www.visitazores.com/en/contacts
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsJardim da Praça da RepúblicaSituated in the main square of the town of Velas, this garden is particularly enhanced by its remarkable architectural setting, being framed by the Town Hall and the building that is home to the Velas Philharmonic Society.The bandstand in this (...)
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsParque Florestal das Sete FontesThe Sete Fontes Forest Park is one of the most important nature reserves on the island of São Jorge and one of the island's largest parks, covering an area of 12 hectares.It is thickly wooded and has many footpaths and trails leading to leisure (...)
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MonumentsIgreja de São JorgeChurch of São Jorge – Matriz de VelasThe Church of São Jorge, was the first church to be built on the island, commissioned in the will of Infante D. Henrique (1394-1460).The church’s three naves contain a 16th century altarpiece offered by King D. (...)
Telephone: +351 295 432 119
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Turismo ActivoVelasfishingtur - Pesca Turismo
Telephone: +351 919 821 513
E-mail: jaimefbpereira@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.velasfishingtur.com
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MonumentsTorre da igreja da UrzelinaTower of the Church of Urzelina - VelasThe tower is the last remaining vestige of the former Church of Urzelina, that was submerged by a volcanic eruption in 1808.
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Museums and PalacesMuseu Francisco de Lacerda
Telephone: +351 295 416 323
Fax: +351 295 416 555
E-mail: museu.flacerda.info@azores.gov.pt
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MonumentsIgreja de Santa BárbaraChurch of Santa BárbaraBuilt in the 18th century, the Church of Santa Bárbara is a fine example of Joanine baroque style and is one of the island's most ornate churches.The dark red masonry work of the façade includes a niche containing a statue of (...)
