The major events

• Cantar os Reis (January 6th)
• Carnaval
• Festas de São Jorge (April 23rd)
• Festas de Espírito Santo (Pentecost)
• Semana cultural das Velas (beginning of July)
• Festival de Julho (mid July)
• Festa da Nossa Senhora do Carmo (July 16th)
• Romaria de Santo Cristo dos Milagres (first Sunday of September)

São Jorge Island

How to get to São Jorge:

• SATA Azores Airlines
• Airport The airport does not have official website, in case of any issues, please contact SATA Azores Airlines as this is the only flight company served on this island
• Atlânticoline - ferry services
• Atlânticoline - Facebook page It is highly recommended checking the Atlânticoline's Facebook page in case a ticket is already purchased, occasional schedule changes will be posted there.

Other island specific links:

• Pocket Guide
• Health - p. 5
• Facebook Group of the Island

Velas

• Bus Services
  • Bus stops
• Car Rentals
• Taxi Services: Service 1; Service 2; Service 3
• Town Hall
  • Facebook page of the Town Hall with the latest events
• What to see in Velas
• Hiking trails

Calheta

Transportation:

• Bus Services
  • Bus stops
• Taxi Services

What to see:

• Beach
• Fajas
• Hiking trails
• Museum
• Public institutions
• Restaurants