Velas Trip Overview
If you chose this activity, you made the best choice if you are looking for comfort, safety and little physical activity to get to know the entire island of São Jorge.
It will be a complete day, unhurried and with dedication, in which our Certified Guide will accompany you, from Ponta dos Rosais to Ponta do Topo.
In the Full-day option, you will have the opportunity to taste the famous Queijo de São Jorge and the coffee from Fajã dos Vimes, taste the typical species of São Jorge, after lunch, included, at a local restaurant.
A 16th century church, a tower spared by the volcano of 1808, volcanic cavities, old paths to the Fajãs, fauna and flora are some examples of what you can see.
Weather permitting, you can take a dip in the Simão Dias Pool, with fins and mask, provided by us, so that you can see the diversity of colorful fish found there.
Our Guide will give you tips so you can choose activities in order to customize the tour to your tastes.
The tour can be shared
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 to 12 hours
* Starts: Velas, Portugal
* Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Velas, Azores, Portugal
If you chose this activity, you made the best choice if you are looking for comfort, safety and little physical activity to get to know the entire island of São Jorge.
It will be a complete day, unhurried and with dedication, in which our Certified Guide will accompany you, from Ponta dos Rosais to Ponta do Topo.
In the Full-day option, you will have the opportunity to taste the famous Queijo de São Jorge and the coffee from Fajã dos Vimes, taste the typical species of São Jorge, after lunch, included, at a local restaurant.
A 16th century church, a tower spared by the volcano of 1808, volcanic cavities, old paths to the Fajãs, fauna and flora are some examples of what you can see.
Weather permitting, you can take a dip in the Simão Dias Pool, with fins and mask, provided by us, so that you can see the diversity of colorful fish found there.
Our Guide will give you tips so you can choose activities in order to customize the tour to your tastes.
The tour can be shared
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ponta dos Rosais, Sao Jorge Portugal
Natural Monument – Ponta dos Rosais and Whale Watch
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rosais, Rosais, Sao Jorge, Azores
Forest Park 7 sources
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro do Pico da Velha, 9800 Sao Jorge, Portugal
Viewpoint on west side of São Jorge Island, view from Pico, Faial, Graciosa and São Jorge
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rosais, Rosais, Sao Jorge, Azores
Fajã de João Dias Viewpoint
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Casa do Parque de Sao Jorge, Estrada Regional, Velas, Sao Jorge 9800-132 Portugal
Visitor Center
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro para a Faja do Ouvidor, Norte Grande, Velas, Sao Jorge 9800-504 Portugal
Viewpoint over one of the most emblematic Fajãs de São Jorge
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piscina Natural Simao Dias, Faja Ouvidor Faja Do Ouvidor, Sao Jorge 9800 Portugal
Visit to the most visited / commented place in São Jorge where it is possible to go for a swim and if you prefer with mascara and fins – snorkel
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Restaurante Urzelina, 9800 Urzelina, Portugal
Buffet lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Igreja de Santa Barbara, Caminho da Igreja, Velas, Sao Jorge Portugal
Visit to one of the oldest churches on the island dating back to the 16th century.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cooperativa Agricola De Lacticinios Dos Lourais, Crl, Lugar Ribeira Seca, Ribeira Seca, Angra Do Heroísmo, 9700-157 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Visit to a typical São Jorge Cheese factory where you can taste the cheese in its variants – maturity / age
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Faja dos Vimes, Faja dos Vimes, Sao Jorge, Azores
Go down to another of the best known Fajã of São Jorge Island, for its beauty and also for the handcrafted coffee production – unique in Europe
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Farol da ponta de Sao Jorge, Estrada do Farol, Sao Jorge, Santana, Madeira 9230-000 Portugal
Eastern tip of São Jorge Island, beach area, Ponta do Topo Lighthouse, view of Terceira Island and visit to a waterfall and old water mills
Duration: 20 minutes
