Aldeia da Encosta

Aldeia da Encosta is a group of seven purpose-built self-catering cottagesset among greenery high above the centre of Velas, the main town on Sao Jorge island. This small and delightful property is owned and managed by the friendly and helpful Gisela who lives on site. Each modern cottage is practically designed and simply but tastefully furnished with a well equipped kitchen, verandah and BBQ. Each one has amazing views of Pico island from its main kitchen/living room and the verandah in front. There is one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and the possibility of sleeping a fifth person is a bed in the mezannine lounge. You can skip downhill to central Velas in a few minutes, but it is a steep climb back up. Aldeia da Encosta is 100 metres above sea-level. We went as a couple and found Gisela's rates very reasonable. There is no pool, but you are within walking distance of all the main facilities in Velas. This makes an excellent base for exploring Sao Jorge island