Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Velas Celebrates São Martinho with Fair

The event was supported by the Municipality and aimed to promote well-being and social integration, while preserving traditions.

Generic image of the facade of a Portuguese municipal building with an ornate balcony, under afternoon sunlight.
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Generic image of the facade of a Portuguese municipal building with an ornate balcony, under afternoon sunlight.

The Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Vila das Velas celebrated São Martinho with a fair held in front of the Edifício dos Paços do Concelho, an event supported by the Municipality.

The venue featured a decorated stall themed for the season, where traditional delicacies were sold, including the famous roasted chestnuts.
Catarina Cabeceiras, the Mayor of Velas, highlighted that such initiatives contribute to promoting well-being and social integration. According to the mayor, the event aimed to preserve traditions and foster social integration, involving users, families, and the community at large.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Velas (13/11/2026)