Vila das Velas : Profile

Location

Sao Jorge is part of the "Triangle Islands", being just 22 miles away from Horta and 17 miles away from Lajes de Pico (an interesting circuit if you don't have much time and want to see 3 completely different landscapes and traditions).

Sao Jorge is a great island for adventure, with its steep slopes and remarkable ravines ending in fertile "fajas". These are so numerous and so different that you can find unusual coffee plantations or lagoons amongst them. The island is a surfer's as well as a trekker's paradise. Its cheese production and traditional quilts are also famous.

Docking

Visiting yachts used to anchor as there was only limited space alongside, however the new marina makes docking easier although there are limited berths for visitors. During the summer months this is a relatively busy port. Beware of the ferry services.

A new jetty was finished in 2008 for bigger, commercial vessels, which protects the small quay and marina from some swells, improving the conditions for visiting yachts.

Last updated August 2011.

Velas Marina
Rua das Caravelas, 9800 Velas, Sao Jorge
Tel:+351 2 9541 2047, Fax:+351 2 9541 2306, VHF Channel 16 / 10
portohorta@aptosa.com
Opening Hours: High Season: 08:00-20:00, Low Season: 0800-1700
New marina in 2008 although limited berths for medium to large yachts. Adequate depth throughout. Reasonable fees. Harbour Master Jose Dias. Reception quay (square, white topped building) with fuel, toilets and bar, showers & laundry, pontoons have water and electricity.