Velas (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvɛlɐʃ]) is a municipality in the São Jorge Island, in the Portuguese autonomous region of Azores. The municipality encompasses the western portion of the island, with its municipal seat in the town of Velas on the south coast, and is divided into six parishes. The population in 2011 was 5,398, in an area of 117.38 km².
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Land Tours - Van Tours, half-day or full day with options: snorkel, visit caves or sunken boat; walking trails or bycicle tours. Walking trails with guide to sao jorge fajas or Pico mountain with camping option. Snorkel tours, with mask and fins, to visit caves or sunken boat or just enjoy beautiful sea and local sealife. All activities with certified guide, Licence AT 28/2018/RAA
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The Sao Jorge Park's House was installed in the building of the old Primary School of the Norte Grande and intends to show visitors the different valences of the Natural Park. It has a permanent exhibition called "Tesouros do Parque" (Park Treasures), consisting of a map of the island with information of their different protected areas classified by the IUCN and several information supports about the Natural Park, including topics such as geology, biodiversity and heritage. In the main room is a children area equipped with educational games about Azores and the environmental awareness. You can also enjoy the multimedia area which provides information about the RAMSAR areas and sounds of nature, as well as an exhibition of photographs of Sao Jorge Protected Areas by Paulo Henrique Silva. End your visit in the auditorium, viewing several documentaries about the Whaling and Fajas de Sao Jorge.
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Van Tours, half-day or full day with options: snorkel, visit caves or sunken boat; walking trails or bycicle tours. Walking trails with guide to sao jorge fajas or Pico mountain with camping option. Snorkel tours, with mask and fins, to visit caves or sunken boat or just enjoy beautiful sea and local sealife. Boat and fishing tours. All activities with certified guide, Licence 28/2018/RAA
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The natural volcanic arch in Velas on the island of Sao Jorge is simply beautiful. The waves pounding against it makes for a stunning photo op.
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