Geographic location
Penha Convent – Third Bridge
Fort Francisco Xavier +55 (27) 3229-5117 Santa Luzia Lighthouse +55 (27) 3041-5400 Casa da Memória +55 (27) 3388-4344 Municipal Public Library +55 (27) 3388-4208 Municipal Theatre Hélio Viana +55 (27) 3388-4217
Convento da Penha
Vila Velha is located just five kilometers from Vitória, the state capital, and is bordered by the cities of Guarapari, Cariacica and Viana, which, along with Sierra and Fundão integrate the metropolitan region of Greater Vitória. With 32 kilometers of coastline, the municipality has beautiful beaches, which are major tourist and landscape icons of Espírito Santo, such as the beaches of Costa de Itapoã, Itaparica, Baleia, Arrecifes, Barrão (Barra do Jucu), and Ponta da Fruta.
Population 424,964 (IBGE 2012] Area 208,820 km2 Road Distances Vitória – 5 km Serra – 30 km Cariacica – 20 km Guarapari – 41 km Viana – 29 km Fundão - 56 km
38o BI +55 (27) 3229.5117 Penha Convent +55 (27) 3329-0420 Rosário Church +55 (27) 3239-3113 Divino Espírito Santo Sanctuary +55 (27) 3329-1266 Grotto of Friar Palácios +55 (27) 3329-0420 Homero Massena Museum +55 (27) 3389-7059
Rio de Janeiro – 511 km São Paulo – 880 km Belo Horizonte – 520 km Brasília – 1,250 km Salvador – 1,10 km Porto Alegre – 2,005 km
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The city of Vila Velha has a calendar of major cultural and religious events. One of the prominent national celebrations is the Feast of Penha, the country’s third largest Catholic event, which inserts the county on the national scene of religious tourism. Check out other major events in the city: Jesus Vida Verão January Carnival Variable date Feast of Penha March/April (8 days after Easter) Penha Convent Saint Benedict Mast Lifting
Barra do Jucu Coqueiral de Itaparica
Feast of the City and Colonization of Espírito Santo’s Land May The Steps of Anchieta During the Corpus-Christi holiday Dez Milhas Garoto August/September
Vila Velha stands out in ecological tourism – one of the fastest growing tourism segments in the world. There are many attractions, such as the municipal parks of Jacarenema, Mantegueira and Penedo. They are conceived taking into account the preservation of the environment and the sustainability of tourism activities. Active Recreation and Adventure +55 (27) 3035-1034 Nortear Vôo Livre +55 (27) 3329-9813 Espírito Santo Ecotourism Institute +55 (27) 99972-2992 Aero Club of Espírito Santo +55 (27) 3260-1136 Hipoxia Adventure Sports Ltda. +55 (27) 99647-5031
Vitória Airport: +55 (27) 3235-6300 Pedro Nolasco Train Station: +55 (27) 3333-2444 Espírito Santo Port Authority: +55 (27) 3324-1805 Taxi Company: +55 (27) 3359-3989 Fire Department: 193 Civil Defense | 199: / +55 (27) 3388-4346 Tourist Protection Department (DPTUR): +55 (27) 3137-9117 Consumer Protection Department”: +55 (27)3132-1921/1922 Disque Silêncio (Noise Pollution Helpline): 0800-283 9157 Disque Denúncia (Complaint Helpline): 181
Praia da Costa
Itapoã Beach and Costa Beach
Fincada do Mastro de São Benedito
Praia da Costa
Champagnat Beach Hotel +55 (27) 3205-1900 | www.cphotelcom.br Hostess Hotel +55 (27) 2123-4100 | www.hostesshoteLcom.br Plaza Mar Hotel +55 (27) 3320-7800 | www.hotetplazamar.com.br Micheli Inn +55 (27) 3339-1339 Timoneiro Inn +55 (27) 3242-1438 Vila Velha Quality Suites +55 (27) 3041-9850 | www.attanticahotets.com.br Transamérica Classic Pasargada +55 (27) 3183-9000 | www.transamerica.com.br
Useful phone numbers
Moqueca Capixaba
Convento da Penha
Agritourism
Cuisine
Hospital Evangélico: +55 (27) 2121-3777 / 3016-4077 Hospital da Mulher: +55 (27) 3369-7511 Hospital dos Ferroviários: +55 (27) 3226-3802/1037
Nautical Tourism
Beaches With a mild climate and good sea conditions, Vila Velha has much to offer for the practice of nautical tourism. Extreme sports and sailing can be practiced on the coast. One of the highlights is the possibility of conducting amateur and sport fishing.
Business Costa Beach
Itapoã Beach Itaparica Beach
Yacht Club of ES +55 27 3225-0422 Motorboats – Fishing and Sightseeing Adrualdo Filho +55 27 99989-4802 Motorboats – Fishing and Sightseeing Miguel Brotto Dorea +55 27 3325-4223 Motorboats and Jet Skiing Luiz Guilherme Queiroz +55 27 3345-9455
Motorboats and Sailboats Bruno Martinelli +55 27 3233-2853 Rajada Sailing School Aparecida +55 27 99291-2433 Standup paddle surfing +55 27 99992-9923 Kite Surfing +55 27 99271-3900
Barra do Jucu
The historic capital of Espírito Santo is known for its potential for business in several areas. The Pólo de Moda Glória is one of the main attractions and offers options for shopping. The city also has several shopping malls and business centers in strategic locations.
Recifes Beach
N Baleia Beach
Ponta da Fruta
Pólo da Glória UniGtória +55 (27) 3289-2042 Chocolates Garoto +55 (27) 3320-1000 Shopping da Terra +55 (27) 3239-2126
Shopping Praia da Costa +55 (27) 3205-6243 Boulevard Shopping +55 (27) 2233-5050
The agritourism circuit of Vila Velha includes restaurants, farms and inns that provide tourists and visitors with direct contact with nature. You can also indulge in traditional countryside cuisine offered on the farms. Options abound for those who wish to leave the bustle of big cities and enjoy a peaceful day.
Rico Caipira Farm +55 (27) 3244-4404 Rancho Forte Farm +55 (27) 3242-2449 Fazendinha JK +55 (27) 3242-2049 Goya Grange and Inn +55 (27) 3242-2808 Effigen Croft +55 (27) 3391-70077
Liberdade do Chury +55 27 3226-2230 Canto da Sereia Croft +55 27 3349-0401 +55 27 99949-3568 Xodó Croft +55 27 3223-3867 Rosam Croft +55 27 99813-6613
Abertura Bar – Itapoã +55 (27) 3299-0881 Divino Fogão +55 (27) 3320-6165 Domus Itálica Ristorante +55 (27) 3329-3676 Barra do Jucu Camping Farm +55 (27) 3260-1492 Farinella +55 (27) 3238-8835 Ki Brazão +55 (27) 3349-1728 La Basque +55 (27) 3075-0001 La Villa Torteria +55 (27) 3075-0527 Mr Pizza +55 (27) 3399-9161 Delira Restaurant and Pizzeria +55 (27) 3200-4480 Skaldaria Club +55 (27) 3389-8168 Villa Vecchia Cucina Italiana +55 (27) 3340-0660
In this brochure, we present only the tourism service providers that are properly registered in the Natural Person and Legal Entity Registry System (CADASTUR) of the Ministry of Tourism, aiming to promote those who are certified and operating legally, contributing to sustainable growth of the economy of Vila Velha.
Hospital Praia da Costa: +55 (27) 2121-0200
TOURISTIC GUIDE
VILA VELHA
Hospital Santa Mônica: +55 (27) 3320-3500
ESPÍRITO SANTO, BRAZIL
Hospital Vila Velha: +55 (27) 2127-8500 Juvenile Court: +55 (27) 3239-1730/1731 Ombudsman of the City Hall of Vila Velha: 0800 283 9059 Military Police (Ciodes): 190 Environmental Military Police: +55 (27) 3238-1385 State Highway Police: +55 (27) 3222-8800 Federal Highway Police: 191 State PROCON (Consumer Protection Agency): 151 Vila Velha PROCON: +55 (27) 3388-4136/4139 Emergency Unit (PA) of Glória: +55 (27) 3229-0255 Emergency Unit (PA) of Cobilândia: +55 (27) 3388-1184 Vila Velha Station: +55 (27) 3242-3717 Vitória Station: +55 (27) 3222-3366 Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU): 192
CITY HALL Do not throw this brochure into public roads.
In this folder you will find everything you need to know this beautiful city. Shopping, agritourism, history, beaches, ecology, local traditions, cuisine and services are part of the content that Vila Velha will introduce you to.
Vila Velha has 32 miles of coastline. The city is famous for its natural beauty and clean beaches. Costa Beach is one of the hottest of them. On the beaches of Itaparica and Itapoã, you can find options for fun, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. The coast of Fruta Beach and Barra do Jucu has bodyboarding, surfing and standup paddle surfing lessons.
Lodging
TOURISTIC GUIDE
Beach, culture, history and fun in a place where you are the main highlight. Vila Velha is increasingly prepared and beautiful to welcome and amaze you.
In Vila Velha was born Espírito Santo. The colonization of Espírito Santo’s land began on May 23, 1535. The city has much to tell with its history and secular architecture. One of the most imposing monuments is Penha Convent is a 154-meter-tall cliff. Find out more about this and other monuments and museums in the city.
Ecotourism
Events
Sun and Beach
ESPÍRITO SANTO, BRAZIL
Meet Vila Velha
Cultural History
VILA VELHA
Here was born Espírito Santo
HERE WAS BORN ESPÍRITO SANTO SECRETARIAT OF CULTURE AND TOURISM
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