Vila Velha (Espírito Santo)
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Vila Velha, meaning old village, is a city in the metropolitan region of Vitória. It was the original capital of Espírito Santo State, founded in 1535 by Vasco Fernandes Coutinho. Then due to clashes between colonists, slaves, and Indians, the colonists largely resettled in Vitoria across the bay leading to the transfer of capital status to the latter. Vila Velha today though can boast the highest population in the Vitoria-Vila Velha area, albeit a lot of it is rather unremarkable housing blocks to the tourist. Vitória Airport (VIX) - also known as Eurico Salles Airport - in the capital city of Vitória, is the closest airport to Vila Velha. It receives daily flights from most state capitals in the country. Among the main airlines serving the airport are LATAM and Gol. A number of smaller carriers also serve the airport, including Azul, TEAM, and TRIP.
What to Experience in Vila Velha (Espírito Santo)
Famous Beaches
Taste of Vila Velha (Espírito Santo)...
Vila Velha had a bout of rather ugly uprising when the police went on strike in the area in 2017, with carjackings and homicides making people fearful for their lives. It has tamed down since then, but be conscientious of your safety here as in other Brazilian cities. As elsewhere in Brazil, some beaches in Vila Velha are not suitable for bathing, and conditions can change from day to day. On the day of your visit, check the city's latest weekly bathing report result (in Portuguese, resultado de balneabilidade). The telephone area code for Vila Velha is 27 (as well as in central and northern parts of Espírito Santo).
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsVitória Airport (VIX) - also known as Eurico Salles Airport - in the capital city of Vitória, is the closest airport to Vila Velha. It receives daily flights from most state capitals in the country. Among the main airlines serving the airport are LATAM and Gol. A number of smaller carriers also serve the airport, including Azul, TEAM, and TRIP. To get to the airport, catch bus line 507 direction Terminal Laranjeiras. From the airport, catch the same bus line 507, but with direction Terminal Ibes. Most urban buses pass by Terminal Vila Velha in the city center, including quite a few that cross to Vitória. Vila Velha is a good place to be if you like beaches: Vila Velha had a bout of rather ugly uprising when the police went on strike in the area in 2017, with carjackings and homicides making people fearful for their lives. It has tamed down since then, but be conscientious of your safety here as in other Brazilian cities....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Most urban buses pass by Terminal Vila Velha in the city center, including quite a few that cross to Vitória. Vila Velha is a good place to be if you like beaches: Vila Velha had a bout of rather ugly uprising when the police went on strike in the area in 2017, with carjackings and homicides making people fearful for their lives. It has tamed down since then, but be conscientious of your safety here as in other Brazilian cities. As elsewhere in Brazil, some beaches in Vila Velha are not suitable for bathing, and conditions can change from day to day. On the day of your visit, check the city's latest weekly bathing report result (in Portuguese, resultado de balneabilidade). The telephone area code for Vila Velha is 27 (as well as in central and northern parts of Espírito Santo).
Where to Stay
Vila Velha had a bout of rather ugly uprising when the police went on strike in the area in 2017, with carjackings and homicides making people fearful for their lives. It has tamed down since then, but be conscientious of your safety here as in other Brazilian cities. As elsewhere in Brazil, some beaches in Vila Velha are not suitable for bathing, and conditions can change from day to day. On the day of your visit, check the city's latest weekly bathing report result (in Portuguese, resultado de balneabilidade). The telephone area code for Vila Velha is 27 (as well as in central and northern parts of Espírito Santo).
Money & Budget
Vila Velha had a bout of rather ugly uprising when the police went on strike in the area in 2017, with carjackings and homicides making people fearful for their lives. It has tamed down since then, but be conscientious of your safety here as in other Brazilian cities. As elsewhere in Brazil, some beaches in Vila Velha are not suitable for bathing, and conditions can change from day to day. On the day of your visit, check the city's latest weekly bathing report result (in Portuguese, resultado de balneabilidade). The telephone area code for Vila Velha is 27 (as well as in central and northern parts of Espírito Santo).
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Vila Velha had a bout of rather ugly uprising when the police went on strike in the area in 2017, with carjackings and homicides making people fearful for their lives. It has tamed down since then, but be conscientious of your safety here as in other Brazilian cities. As elsewhere in Brazil, some beaches in Vila Velha are not suitable for bathing, and conditions can change from day to day. On the day of your visit, check the city's latest weekly bathing report result (in Portuguese, resultado de balneabilidade). The telephone area code for Vila Velha is 27 (as well as in central and northern parts of Espírito Santo).
Nearby Destinations
Glimpses of Vila Velha (Espírito Santo)
A view of a beach with a boat in the distance
A view of a bridge over a large body of water
Terceira ponte no Espírito Santo, entre Vitória e Vila Velha, com barco fazendo a travessia para o Convento da Penha.
Vahanavank monastery complex.
Belmonte is the birthplace of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the navigator who discovered the land of Vera Cruz, now known as Brazil. Located in the Church of Santa Maria is the iconic statue of Nossa Senhora da Esperança (Our Lady of Hope), which Cabral took with him on his voyage. Until 1834, the statue was held by the Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Esperança. The former religious facility has been adapted for use as a modern boutique hotel.
a cross on a pole in front of a building
a road with trees on the side
White tower with clock and bell against cloudy sky
Joyau architectural de la Renaissance, l'hôtel Kératry se dresse fièrement dans la pittoresque rue de l'Horloge de Dinan. Cette magnifique demeure en pan de bois, dont deux cartouches sculptés nous murmurent l'année 1559, raconte une histoire aussi fascinante que son architecture est remarquable. Ses élégantes colonnes ioniques et ses sculptures d'une finesse exceptionnelle témoignent du raffinement de l'art Renaissance. Mais ce qui rend l'hôtel Kératry vraiment unique, c'est son extraordinaire voyage à travers la Bretagne.
brown and white concrete building near body of water during daytime
A view of a beach with a boat in the distance
A view of a bridge over a large body of water
Terceira ponte no Espírito Santo, entre Vitória e Vila Velha, com barco fazendo a travessia para o Convento da Penha.