Title: Visit Vela: 2026 Travel Guide for Vela, Guarda | Expedia.com [Hotels in Vela](https://expedia.com/Vela-Hotels.d553248635975864882.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Vela](https://expedia.com/Vela-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975864882.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Vela](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Vela.d553248635975864882.Car-Rental-Guide)[Vela Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Vela.d553248635975864882.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Vela ## Travel Guide ## Visit Vela Things to do - Vela Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Vela ![Santa Eufémia Covilhã Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2690000/2689600/2689520/f3b9139e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Eufémia Covilhã Hotel Avenida da Universidade Covilhã Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $71 nightly $75 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Covilhã. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (523 reviews) No where to eat, when I ordered in I was made to go to my room to eat by the male night staff member very rudely. The room was ok but very loud when surrounding guests used the facilities in the bathroom. Basic and clean but wouldn’t stay again. Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=2689520&PinnedHotelID=2689520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975864882) ![Covilha Dona Maria Affiliated by Melia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/660000/659700/659609/71b3c9d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Covilha Dona Maria Affiliated by Melia Alameda Pero da Covilha Covilhã $104 nightly $110 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Covilhã. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Praca do Municipio and Sacred Art Museum ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews) It was ok the breakfast was good rooms were clean stuff nice the pool needs a big upgrade overall ok Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F13%2F2026&endDate=4%2F14%2F2026&selected=659609&PinnedHotelID=659609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975864882) ![Hotel dos Carqueijais](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2133800/2133783/bb81faed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel dos Carqueijais Estrada Nacional 339 Covilhã Castelo Branco District $80 nightly $85 total Apr 9 - Apr 10 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this ski hotel in Covilhã. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F9%2F2026&endDate=4%2F10%2F2026&selected=2133783&PinnedHotelID=2133783&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975864882) [See all 341 properties in Vela](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F4%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026®ionId=553248635975864882) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Luna Chalets da Montanha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2690000/2689600/2689532/a5eef98b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luna Chalets da Montanha Penhas da Saude - Serra da Estrela Covilhã Book a stay at this business-friendly chalet in Covilhã. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Covão d'Ametade and Sacred Art ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (55 reviews) Luna Chalet are rustic chalets, and I must admit that the unit given to us was very comfortable with great views. Nice bedding, good towels, all dishes and soap needed. The only negative is that they supply the nespresso type machines but with no pods. It would have been nice to have coffee in the ... Reviewed on Oct 3, 2023 [](https://expedia.com/Covilha-Hotels-Luna-Chalets-Da-Montanha.h2689532.Hotel-Information) ![Empreendimento Serra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111240000/111238800/111238735/00b5f84a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Empreendimento Serra R. do Cabecinho 23 Covilhã Castelo Branco Stay at this villa in Covilhã. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Kartódromo and Praca do Municipio are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Covilha-Hotels-Empreendimento-Serra.h111238735.Hotel-Information) ![Mountain chalet with private toboggan run! It seems like a dream, but it's real!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124180000/124175100/124175069/c49ee697_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain chalet with private toboggan run! It seems like a dream, but it's real! Cortes do Meio Castelo Branco Stay at this chalet in Covilhã. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Covão d'Ametade and Sacred Art Museum are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Covilha-Hotels-Mountain-Chalet-With-Private-Toboggan-Run-It-Seems-Like-A-Dream.h124175069.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Vela](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975864882&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Mondego-Walkways-Videmonte.d795069677369704448.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sortelha You can find out about the history of Vila Garcia with a trip to Sortelha. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Sortelha-Guarda.d553248621555818219.Vacation-Attraction) #### Guarda Cathedral 5/5(1 review) After visiting Guarda Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sé. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Guarda-Cathedral-Guarda.d6118310.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Vela ![Panoramic exterior view at the iconic Marialva Medieval Castle and fortress, on Marialva village, Guarda, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4901/a8db38b5-ab18-4e32-a71c-34c5e43fd76f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guarda ![Belmonte](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048163/81bb2765-12b0-4654-9e1b-e1780fce2908.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Belmonte - Cities near Vela - Places of interest [Guarda](https://expedia.com/Guarda.dx4901)[Belmonte](https://expedia.com/Belmonte.dx6048163) - [Ski resort of Serra da Estrela ](https://expedia.com/Ski-Resort-Of-Serra-Da-Estrela-Seia.d553248635458650033.Vacation-Attraction) - [Torre ](https://expedia.com/Torre-Seia.d6118324.Vacation-Attraction) - [Belmonte Castle ](https://expedia.com/Belmonte-Castle-Belmonte.d6118330.Vacation-Attraction) - [Reserva Natural da Serra da Malcata ](https://expedia.com/Reserva-Natural-Da-Serra-Da-Malcata-Penamacor.d6118336.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sortelha ](https://expedia.com/Sortelha-Guarda.d553248621555818219.Vacation-Attraction) - [Praca do Municipio ](https://expedia.com/Praca-Do-Municipio-Covilha.d6118328.Vacation-Attraction) - [Vale do Rossim ](https://expedia.com/Vale-Do-Rossim-Gouveia.d621447514591182848.Vacation-Attraction) - [Linhares Castle ](https://expedia.com/Linhares-Castle-Celorico-da-Beira.d6118320.Vacation-Attraction) - [Guarda Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Guarda-Cathedral-Guarda.d6118310.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ponte Juncais River Beach ](https://expedia.com/Ponte-Juncais-River-Beach-Fornos-de-Algodres.d633629706624507904.Vacation-Attraction) - [Poço do Inferno ](https://expedia.com/Poco-Do-Inferno-Manteigas.d553248621532957739.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ski Parque ](https://expedia.com/Ski-Parque-Manteigas.d6118322.Vacation-Attraction) - [Guarda Museum ](https://expedia.com/Guarda-Museum-Guarda.d553248621532957744.Vacation-Attraction) - [Torre Centum Cellas ](https://expedia.com/Torre-Centum-Cellas-Belmonte.d6118334.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sabugal Castle ](https://expedia.com/Sabugal-Castle-Sabugal.d683259470157361152.Vacation-Attraction) - [Castro De Santiago ](https://expedia.com/Castro-De-Santiago-Fornos-de-Algodres.d659321834534338560.Vacation-Attraction) - [Penamacor Castle and Watchtower ](https://expedia.com/Penamacor-Castle-And-Watchtower-Penamacor.d553248635458646468.Vacation-Attraction) - [Matança Dolmen ](https://expedia.com/Matanca-Dolmen-Fornos-de-Algodres.d644136762908233728.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sacred Art Museum ](https://expedia.com/Sacred-Art-Museum-Covilha.d553248621563221313.Vacation-Attraction) - [Miniature Automobile Museum ](https://expedia.com/Miniature-Automobile-Museum-Gouveia.d832561833098567680.Vacation-Attraction) - [Igreja de Santa Maria ](https://expedia.com/Igreja-De-Santa-Maria-Covilha.d553248621532957737.Vacation-Attraction) - [Covão da Ponte ](https://expedia.com/Covao-Da-Ponte-Guarda-District.d832561082349596672.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lopes da Costa Park ](https://expedia.com/Lopes-Da-Costa-Park-Gouveia.d6242434.Vacation-Attraction) - [Church of Gouveia ](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-Gouveia-Gouveia.d6242429.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museu da Guarda ](https://expedia.com/Museu-Da-Guarda-Guarda.d6118312.Vacation-Attraction) - [Covão d'Ametade ](https://expedia.com/Covao-DAmetade-Manteigas.d621446269362929664.Vacation-Attraction) - [Belmonte Synagogue ](https://expedia.com/Belmonte-Synagogue-Belmonte.d553248621562515014.Vacation-Attraction)