Núcleo de Recreio Náutico

Tucked on the southern shore of São Jorge Island, this small marina sits just 200 metres from the heart of Velas town, so you're never far from a coffee or a wander through one of the Azores' most authentic island villages. It's run by Portos dos Açores and reachable directly by phone or email if you want to sort berthing ahead of arrival. The setting, with volcanic island scenery all around, does a lot of the heavy lifting. Contact: +351 295 432 118.