“VIVA O SÃO JOÃO” – Vila das Velas – Ilha de São Jorge (23.06.2026)

In the late afternoon and evening of June 23rd (Saint John's Eve), the Parish of Velas, in collaboration with the Marítimo Velense Football Club, held the Saint John's Festival on the street of the same name, in the town and municipality of Velas, São Jorge Island (Azores). There was caldo verde (kale soup), sardines, potatoes with pepper, São Jorge cheese, homemade cornbread, sangria, wine and juices, as well as spit-roasted pork sandwiches served to all those present at the festival. “Zé Maria” entertained the night with dancing. Info-Fajãs TV was present and recorded several moments of the festival. Reporting, images and editing – Mark Marques Production – Info-Fajãs TV – 26.06.2026 São Jorge Island (Azores) – Portugal