Welcome to Vila Velha

ESPIRITO SANTO

Vila Velha is a coastal town in Espirito Santo, Brasil. Vila Velha forms part of the Greater Vitória metropolitan area. To the north is Vitoria, to the west Cariacica (where I work) and Viana, to the south Guarapari, and to the east the Atlantic ocean.

It is the most populous town in the state.It is 5 km from the state capital and has

32 kilometers of coastline.It is the oldest city in the state, and has

buildings of the sixteenth century.

It is one of the oldest shrine in the country. Located It is one of the oldest shrine in the country. Located 154 meters, was built on a rock in 1558 by Friar Pedro 154 meters, was built on a rock in 1558 by Friar Pedro Palacios. Of this place it is possible to see Vila Velha, Palacios. Of this place it is possible to see Vila Velha, Vitória and some neighboring towns. “Nossa senhora Vitória and some neighboring towns. “Nossa senhora

da Penha” is patron saint of the Espirito Santoda Penha” is patron saint of the Espirito Santo

Convento da penha

Going upGoing up

3rd Bridge

The Police Battalion at Vila Velha - 4ºBPM-PMESThe Police Battalion at Vila Velha - 4ºBPM-PMES

The construction of this bridge shortened the distance The construction of this bridge shortened the distance between Vila velha and the capital – Vitóriabetween Vila velha and the capital – Vitória

Vitoria - CapitalVitoria - Capital

Morro do morenoMorro do moreno

Vitoria - CapitalVitoria - Capital

Vila VelhaVila Velha

Morro do moreno - Mountain

Climbing a Climbing a mountainmountain

At the top

Inside the jungle going to the top

Praia da costa beach

Morro do morenoMorro do morenoConvento da penhaConvento da penha

Vitoria - CapitalVitoria - Capital

Where I liveWhere I live

Praia de itapuã beach

Praia da costaPraia da costa

Praia da costaPraia da costa

Praia de ItapuãPraia de Itapuã

Praia de ItaparicaPraia de Itaparica

Itaparica beachItaparica beach