Fun things to do in Vila Velha: 14 fun attractions and activities

A fairly short but sweaty walk will get you to the top of this hill and you will be rewarded with beautiful views, especially when the sun is going down. Never go alone and only go on a weekend when it's busy. Apparently people get robbed quite regularly going up.

It's not too long of a hike but it's a very steep and has a lot of a rosian on the trail but the view at the top is wonderful

Fun place to hike to and get great views of the city. Very steep and be very careful!

Spectacular views of Vila Velha and Vitoria from the top. Be sure to buy a popsicle from the vendor near the tippy top.

A 30-minute hike for the most scenic views of Vitoria and Vila Velha that you can possibly get.

It's a great hiking trail to do even without hiking experience. My husband and I hiked up this in flip flops and it took us about 30 minutes. The view from the top is INCREDIBLE!!! I highly recommend anyone living around this area to come do the trail because it's worth it.

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Convento da Penha in Vila Velha is a truly magical place! Perched on top of a hill, the views from the convent are absolutely breathtaking, offering a panoramic look over the city and the coastline. The peaceful atmosphere, rich history, and beautiful colonial architecture make it a perfect spot for reflection and admiration. The walk up is worth every step, and the surrounding nature adds even more charm. Whether you’re visiting for spiritual reasons or sightseeing, this iconic landmark is a must-see in Espírito Santo.

I visited the Convento da Penha with my students on a field class: the experience was unforgettable. We chose to walk up the historic stone path, retracing the steps of countless pilgrims over the centuries. The climb itself is part of the experience — surrounded by nature, history, and silence; it feels like a journey back in time. I found the symbolic meaning of the ascent deeply inspiring and, once at the top, the view and the atmosphere make it all worthwhile. A must-see landmark for those interested in culture, history, and spirituality. I recommend going up the penitence road and going down the common path.

Excellent views of Vitoria from the top. There is a a small shuttle service that takes you up to the base of the Convent (please note it’s a little extra on your ticket price but it is still very cheap). For those who like to walk it’s a decent mini hike uphill via the same road the shuttle goes. They have toilets at the top as well.

The Penha Convent's viewpoint is beautiful, offering incredible views of Vitória and Vila Velha. Access from Vitória is via a small boat that leaves from the Aquaviário Terminal in Praça do Papa (Papa Square) and is very inexpensive (less than R$5). The trip to Prainha Park is very quick. From the terminal, walk to Vasco Coutinho Street, to the Penha Convent entrance. You can walk, take a van, or take a "jardineira" (bus) to the convent. From the foot of the convent, there's a ramp up; then there are many stairs. But it's worth it, as the view is wonderful. The Nossa Senhora da Penha Church is small but very beautiful.

Lovely cluster of religious buildings at the top of the hill in Vila Velha. Check the closing times for the day you are going and give yourself plenty of time for the convent and surrounding viewpoints. The panoramic views are stunning and the walk down from the convent is like walking through a (well paved) jungle. There is a minibus service from the entrance to the top if you want to avoid the climb. Definitely go see it when visiting Vitória.

I have visited the Convento da Penha 3 times. This place holds a lot of history, mostly religious, but the view is breathtaking. You will be able to see the famous 3th Bridge and part of Ilha do Boi ( Island) and the Porto Tubarao. Also parte of Vila Velha and vitoria downtown. People are very friendly, and you can walk up to the Convento or have private ground transportation for R$ 6 reais, which is about $1:50 dollars.

A very beautiful view of both cities Vitoria and Vila Velha. We opted to go up there by walking, but you can go by car. The convent is on top of a mountain and it is surrounded by the Atlantic Forest. The view from up there is amazing. I do recommend it.

A nice urban beach in Vila Velha, just close to the capital, Vitoria. It is a nice place to bring the whole family and enjoy a sunny day.

Nice and calm. Good for chill, fishing and eat

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Still one of the best urban beaches in the whole country - clean water and safe for kids, with lots of fun year-round. Sometimes you can even spot the eventual sea turtle or family of dolphins swimming near the shore.

Wonderful place for people with disabilities, elderly. There us a team from the local municipality who helps us going to the beach and swimming. Good work. Well done

Clean, organized, free Wi-Fi and plenty of vendors along the seaboard. Hungry? Thirsty? No problem! Plenty to choose from and always accompanied by the friendly capixaba service. Visit it. You won't regret it.

Very nice place to stay and to eat. The price of the food on the stands located on the sidewalk along the beach are not so steep.

What a great place for visiting, this place is just haven on earth

Beautiful view. Not very much to see but its cute and free

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Historical....Very interesting place....Old Lighthouse built in 1871....old cannon, the original house when the fort was built

A nice place to take some pictures, bring your family and friends. They have a small store selling souvenirs.

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(Translated by Google) Beautiful view, cozy place. (Original) Bela vista,lugar aconchegante.

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(Translated by Google) The Garoto store offers the opportunity to purchase their delicious chocolates. Prices are practically the same as in the supermarket. For those with more time, there's a paid tour (not in the factory) lasting about 40 minutes. In three or four rooms, a guide details the entire process, from cocoa production to manufacturing and the evolution of packaging over the years. It's an interesting tour and recommended for those in no rush. (Original) A loja da Garoto oferece a oportunidade de adquirir seus deliciosos chocolates. Os preços são praticamente iguais aos do supermercado. Para quem tem mais tempo, há um passeio pago (não na fábrica) com duração de cerca de 40 minutos. Em 3 ou 4 salas, um guia detalha todo o processo, desde a produção do cacau até a fabricação e a evolução das embalagens ao longo dos anos. É um passeio interessante e recomendado para quem não tem pressa.

(Translated by Google) An incredible experience is visiting the Garoto Chocolate Museum... The museum tour is very well guided and tells the story of Garoto, even before it was the "Garoto" we know. Fascinating. My fond memories were awakened by seeing those chocolates from my childhood, which no longer exist. The shop, at the exit of the museum, is a delight to the eyes, but unfortunately not very inviting. They could offer a different price, since it's a factory store after all. Chocolate bars are better purchased at Lojas Americanas. As for the bonbons and chocolates, given the weight, if you don't overdo it, they're worth it. (Original) Uma experiência incrível é poder visitar o museu dos Chocolates Garoto... A visita ao museu é muito bem guiada, e conta a história da Garoto, desde antes de ser a "Garoto" que conhecemos. Fascinante. Minha memória afetiva foi despertada ao rever aqueles chocolates de minha infância, que hoje não existem mais. A loja, na saída do Museu, é um deleite para os olhos, mas infelizmente não é convidativo para os bolsos. Eles poderiam colocar um valor diferenciado, afinal é loja da fábrica. Barras de chocolate, vale mais a pena comprar nas Lojas Americanas. Já os bombons e chocolates pelo peso, se não exagerar, vale a pena.

(Translated by Google) I really enjoyed the experience. I love learning about the history of the companies and products I consume. I really liked the entrance with the cocoa trees full of fruit. It was very beautiful to see. It was also very nostalgic to see the old packaging inside the museum. However, I found the museum quite small, and the tour was quite short. With such a history, the museum could be a bit larger, perhaps accommodating more visitors per visit. Most importantly, the experience was hampered by the noise of the construction work, even with headphones. I could clearly hear the guide's narration through the headphones, which was great. But the noise was still very noticeable and disrupted the entire experience. Therefore, it ended up leaving something to be desired. Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional. It was a pleasant and interesting tour, and we even got chocolates. I highly recommend bringing children; they'll love the tour and the experience. I'm just not sure if there are times when the tour might be quieter, lol. (Original) Gostei bastante da experiência. Amo saber sobre a história das empresas e dos produtos que consumo. Gostei muito da entrada com os pés de cacau cheios de frutas. Muito bonito de ver. Também foi muito nostálgico ver as embalagens antigas dentro do museu. Mas achei o museu bem pequeno e o passeio foi bem curto. Com uma história dessas o museu poderia ser um pouco maior, receber mais visitantes por visita, talvez. E o principal, que a experiência acabou sendo atrapalhada pelos barulhos das obras, mesmo com fones de ouvido. Dava pra escutar claramente a narração da guia pelos fones, o que foi ótimo. Mas o barulho continuava muito evidente e atrapalhando toda a experiência. Logo, acabou deixando a desejar. Mas nossa guia era muito experiente e profissional. Foi um passeio agradável e interessante e anda ganhamos chocolates. Recomendo muito levarem as crianças, elas vão amar o passeio e experiência. Só não sei se há horários do passeio que possam ser mais silenciosos rs.

(Translated by Google) The items in the store aren't cheaper than those in partner stores, and you buy 1kg of chocolate and get 2 bags (if you want more, you buy them separately). The museum is small, but it explains the history of chocolate and the factory well. And at the end, you get a small box with 4 chocolates. (Original) Os itens da loja não são mais baratos q das lojas parceiras e vc compra 1Kg de chocolate e ganha 2 sacolas( se quiser mais vc compra a parte). O museu é pequeno, mas explica bem a história do chocolate e da fábrica. E no final, ganha uma caixa pequena com 4 bombons.

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It's an excellent place

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A Portuguese fortification initially built in 1535 and rebuilt in 1702. It has a museum inside and is inside an Army's Battalion, but it's open to visit under a pre-scheduling.

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(Translated by Google) I went to the fort café, which is located inside the fort at 38° BI. The coffee was reasonably priced and very tasty! You need to make a reservation at the 38 BI link. There is a time to arrive and leave (1 hour) and it is respected! There is a small museum that tells the history of the fort. It is well worth a visit! (Original) Fui ao café do forte que fica dentro do forte localizado no 38° BI. Café com preço bom e muito gostoso! Necessário agendar no link do 38 BI, tem horário para chegar e sair (1 hora) e é respeitado! Tem um pequeno museo que conta a história do forte. Vale muito a visita!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place! Definitely worth a visit!!! We went on a Friday afternoon, it was quite empty and peaceful. Entry is free, but you need to book on the website at least one day in advance. (Original) Lugar lindo! Vale demais a visita!!! Fomos numa sexta a tarde, estava bem vazio e tranquilo. Entrada gratuita, mas precisa fazer o agendamento no site pelo menos 1 dia antes.

(Translated by Google) The place is beautiful, with a view of Vitória Bay, a small sample of the fort's history, and very good food. The soldiers need to be trained to assist people with disabilities, especially in sign language, as they had difficulty talking to the deaf visitors who went there with me. (Original) Lugar é lindo, tem uma vista da baia de Vitória, uma pequena amostra da história do forte, comida e muito boa. Precisa de formação dos praças para atender o pessoal PCD, principalmente em libras, pois tiveram dificuldade de conversar com os visitantes surdos que foram lá comigo.

(Translated by Google) A must-see! The São Francisco Xavier Fort is a place full of history and with a spectacular view of the sea. The structure is well preserved and the atmosphere conveys a unique feeling of connection with the past. Perfect for those who appreciate culture, architecture and beautiful landscapes. (Original) Visita imperdível! O Forte de São Francisco Xavier é um lugar cheio de história e com uma vista espetacular do mar. A estrutura é bem preservada e o ambiente transmite uma sensação única de conexão com o passado. Perfeito para quem aprecia cultura, arquitetura e belas paisagens.

(Translated by Google) Easy to visit, but nothing particularly interesting. Nice view. (Original) Local de Fácil acesso para conhecer porém nada de tão interessante Bonita vista

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Amazing beach and sports area. Very good job on cleaning as well. Adversely the “calcadao” pavement quality is terrible and unsafe for runners and elderly people.

Best time to go is after 5pm when the sun won't burn you alive. If you want sun then around 3pm is wise to go. More to the left of the beach near the end the tides are calmer + good for kids yet until 4pm it's an ants ville and to find a spot is difficult during weekends. During the whole week they sell popsicles for 1 or 2 reais and most don't have change so keep that in mind. On weekends you'll also find people selling: pao de queijo, pastel, seafood, bbq and more on the beach. They pass by you and ask if you're interested. Up to you to judge to eat but I advice you not to because they're fried and you never know how long they've tried to sell it... walking day in and out in the hot sun. The bars and restaurants are nice to drink, eat up to you again. They have different sports on the beach which is fun but they're fixed groups and outsiders aren't allowed to join unless you know how to play or know someone playing. Depending on the team they'll let you participate if you ask nicely. This beach is visited a lot by gays and families. So don't go with the intention of "trying things out" because it's a respected beach. Just do NOT walk there before 5am and after 22.30 pm, it's common logic why not independently of the country. Except that, I'd advice you to take your chair, parasol, food and drinks and a lot of sunlotion because you'll enjoy that you'll forget the time. If you happened to forget all of that, then they provide just make sure you have enough money and change and you'll have a great day there! Ps: after 4pm they put up small tents where they sell handmake stuff so that's insteresting for tourists. Enjoy!

I miss Praia da Costa Beach, great people, friendly, and has a great ice cream called Ajelson, sold on the beach, with exotic tropical fruits. A must try!

Love the beach , the walkway is miles long to walk. Resturants and street vendors. My favorite place in vila velha,,also street food is always available

Amazing structure and history. Incredible views.

Praia mole in Brazil is one of the best place in my memories ..praia mole is one of the biggest port in brazil which is having capacity of 3 lac to 5 lac tonnes capacity ships ...they load iron ore and mostly go to China ..place is very calm and sweet .

Very nice beach

My husband grew up on this beach. Love watching the futevôlei games, drinking coconut water, and watching the peaceful ocean waves. Amo Brazil!

Beautiful with it's trees and walk path. Waves in the background make the place just amazing.

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Beautiful area and safe for family

Best beach water ever!

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Absolutely stunning and beautiful beach 🏖🥰

Lovely beach. I just hate the plastic furniture all over from all the restaurants. And all the restaurants sell the same thing.

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Nice place

This little gem of a Museum offered a concise 'historic ethnographic summary' for an overview of local history and it's significance to Brasil's development. In the early 1500's a young Vasco Fernandes Coutinho was one of 12 ship captain's who bravely sailed to the NEW land known as Brasil. A scale model of his 1535 ship, the Santa Maria is on display. For his successes, he was awarded Captaincy of Espirito Santos hence establishing first Vila Vehla, then Vitoria as Capitals of the new state by 1551. The Casa da Memoria Museum is supported by the City of Vila Vehla, covers difficult early years, features African artifacts & a gruesome display of instruments created for slave suppression & punishment. The region's evolution & current status as a major port and shipping center is highlighted in this smallish, but highly well-structured Museum. An early 19th century trolley sits well-preserved, on the property. The helpful staff is ready with information and a schedule of local cultural events.

It is a small museum with the Brazil's colonization history. It is possible to learn a lot about the Holy Spirit State's history and about their "heros" Vasco Coutinho and her brave wife. Worth a visit.

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Good, but very simple

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It seems a beach for boats only. Though the view is nice, it is better to go there if you want to get on a boat, or just walking around as we did.

The place is a very bucolic enclave, with beautiful and centenary trees. But it is not a bathing beach, and it never intended to be (at least in the last 2 or 3 centuries). Incidentally, the site appears in the first cartographic surveys of the old Espirito Santo Captaincy, from around 1500. It was already described as a place for mooring boats. In the last many decades it became a fishing boat mooring, similar to Prainha at Vila Velha City Center. And as such, it is in fact quite dirty and generally fishy smelling. Even so, it is beautiful and worth a quick stop early in the morning or late in the afternoon. One day, who knows, those fishing boats will find another place to anchor, and the place will return to being a beach, as it once was (200 to 300 years ago! kkkk).

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(Translated by Google) In my work, as , I only photograph, in words, what I see. […] My days, my years, my life have seen ups and downs, lights and darkness. If I wrote only and continually of the “light” and never mentioned the other, then as an artist I would be a liar. (Original) No meu trabalho, como , eu só fotografo, em palavras, o que vejo. […] Meus dias, meus anos, minha vida viu altos e baixos, luzes e trevas. Se eu escrevesse só e continuamente da “luz” e nunca mencionasse o outro, então como artista eu seria um mentiroso.

(Translated by Google) The location is excellent for those seeking a beautiful setting for photos, photo shoots, or nature contemplation. The view is truly breathtaking and makes for great photos. Although the water isn't suitable for swimming, the scenery makes up for it; it's a place worth visiting for the views and tranquility. A plus is its proximity to Bananal Beach, which is right next door. Depending on the time of year, you can swim there, allowing you to visit both beaches on the same day and enjoy your trip even more. A destination that pairs well with those seeking nature, tranquility, and beautiful images to save or share. (Original) O local é excelente para quem busca um cenário bonito para fotos, ensaios ou contemplação da natureza. A vista é realmente deslumbrante e rende ótimos registros. Embora a água não seja própria para banho, a paisagem compensa, é um lugar que vale a visita pelo visual e pela tranquilidade. Um ponto positivo é a proximidade com a Praia do Bananal, que fica logo ao lado. Dependendo da época do ano, é possível tomar banho lá, o que permite visitar as duas praias no mesmo dia e aproveitar melhor o passeio. Um destino que combina bem com quem busca natureza, tranquilidade e boas imagens para guardar ou compartilhar.

(Translated by Google) Where some boats are moored, the view from above is even more pleasant, a calm place (Original) Onde ficam alguns barcos atracados, vista do alto é ainda mais agradável, local calmo