Vila Velha

Vila Velha is the oldest city in Espirito Santo, founded in the 1530s and predating the state capital Vitoria just across the bay, though most visitors today know it for its beaches rather than colonial history. Convento da Penha, a Franciscan monastery built on a granite outcrop in the 1560s, remains one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the state, its hilltop chapel reachable by a steep path or a funicular built for pilgrims. Praia da Costa and the string of beaches along the coast draw the Greater Vitoria area's crowds on weekends, backed by a dense strip of apartment towers. Rock formations at Pedra da Cebola along the shore give the coastline a distinct look. Talent covering Vila Velha lists here on a subscription basis, and the platform handles the booking and the payment.