Church dating from the 17TH century, formerly part of the convent of São Francisco das Velas. The elaborate cornices in black lava and gilt. Suffered a major restoration process at the beginning of the 20th century, and is currently on the tutelage of the Irmandade da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Velas.
Located in Ponta dos Rosais lighthouse, in the extreme northwest of the island. From this point we can get beautiful views of the ocean, the island of Faial and Pico Island on the horizon. The set of this tip, of the islets and cliffs around is classified as a site of Community interest.
Restaurant with a curious configuration, where stands out the rusticity of the circular room, surrounded by large glazed walls. Beautiful views over the islands of Pico and Faial, accompanying the good home-cooked meal be expected from budget hotel in wood ovens. Open since 2003 by a Galician who fell in love with the island, features several traditional dishes, a mixture of Azorean cuisine with galega. Among the specialties, especially the fish Cataplana, the Parrilhadas, the Limpets, clams of caldeira de Santo Cristo. Complete with avocado mousse. The restaurant is in the hotel project integrated Mills.
