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Velas
City in Açores, Portugal
Overview
Velas, located on the island of São Jorge in the Azores, is a charming coastal town surrounded by dramatic cliffs and lush greenery. Its picturesque marina and quiet streets offer a relaxing escape rich in island culture, natural beauty, and authentic Portuguese hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
Autonomous Region
Açores
Population
5,398
Time Zone
Atlantic/Azores
Coordinates
38.68°, -28.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,308
Local Cost
$790
Local Income
$900
Cashless
50
English
55
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
15.5°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
9.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
822 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SJZ
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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