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Description
The eruption of Capelinhos in 1957-1958 created an island at the tip of Faial, which then formed an isthmus. The lighthouse marks the site of the former coast. After exploring the volcano (best on foot), go to the museum, which recounts the different phases of the eruption.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide10.7 Km - EN 2-2-a, 9900 Horta
- The Green Guide19.2 Km - 9900 Horta
- The Green Guide19.2 Km - Rua Vasco da Gama, 9900 Horta
More tourist attractions in Horta
Where to sleepnearby
- From €30Casal do Vulcão1.33 Km - Lugar do Canto, 9900-306 Capelo
- From €35Adega guest house3.32 Km - Canada das Adegas, nr. 23, 9900-323 Horta
- From €792 bedrooms house with sea view enclosed garden and wifi at Horta 4 km away from the beach3.72 Km - Canada da Tenda 6, 9900-302 Horta
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Where to eatnearby
- Cantina da PraçaAround€2519.2 Km - R. Serpa Pinto 38, 9900-095 Horta
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