Velas · first week of July
Semana Cultural das Velas
When: first week of July
SÃO JORGE ISLAND · PORTUGAL
São Jorge
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Between high cliffs and fertile fajãs, São Jorge brings together its celebrated cheese, Atlantic seafood and festive island baking.See what to eat↓
RegionAzoresLocal picks05Coordinates38.63° N · 28.03° WCome hungry. Leave with stories.
THE ISLAND AT THE TABLE
Taste the island
What to taste across São Jorge?
Specialities associated with the island's places and local traditions.
At the table
Savoury dishes associated with places across this island.
Local sweets
Pastries and traditional sweets worth making room for.
In the glass
The local drink that completes the experience.
BEYOND THE TABLE
Living traditions
Festivals & traditions
Celebrations, pilgrimages and historical gatherings that reveal another side of local identity.
Velas · 23 April
Festas de São Jorge
When: 23 April
Across the island · May to September
Festas do Divino Espírito Santo
When: May to September
Rosais · 15 August
Festa de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
When: 15 August
Calheta · second week of July
Festival de Julho
When: second week of July
Several places on São Jorge
Touradas à Corda at Popular Festivities
When: between May and October
Parishes across the island
Pilgrimages and Parish Patron Festivities
When: June to September
WALK THE LANDSCAPE
Notable routes
Trails worth following
A short selection of established trails. Check the official route conditions before setting out.
9.3km
Caldeira de Santo Cristo · São Jorge
PR1 SJO · Serra do Topo–Fajã dos Cubres
RouteLinear
Official information THE ISLAND AT THE TABLE
A island is best understood through its local tables.
São Jorge brings together places whose ingredients, recipes and traditions reflect the character of Azores.
São Jorge
Queijo São Jorge DOP
Amêijoas de São Jorge
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