Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre

Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre is a museum in , . Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre is situated near , as well as near the scenic viewpoint .
parquesnaturais.azores.gov.pt
+351 292200470
Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
  • Museum
  • …is also known as “Centro de Interpretação do Vulcão dos Capelinhos”
  • …is wheelchair accessible
  • …is operated by Parque Natural da Ilha do Faial
  • Opening hours:
    November–March: Tuesday–Saturday and public holidays 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    April–October: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
    January 1 and December 25: closed
  • Address: Capelo, 9900
  • Email: pnfaial.vulcaodoscapelinhos@azores.gov.pt
  • Established: August 17, 2008

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Capelinhos Lighthouse and Capelinhos.
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The Lighthouse of Ponta dos Capelinhos, or alternately…
Marlene Angeja, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The is a monogenetic volcano located on the western coast of in the .
Zeorymer, Public domain.
is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Capelo and Praia do Norte.
Marlene Angeja, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a freguesia in the municipality of Horta… is situated 3 km southeast of Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre.
Luissilveira, Public domain.
is a civil parish of the municipality… is situated 6 km east of Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre.

Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre

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Latitude
38.59679° or 38° 35′ 48″ north
Longitude
-28.82544° or 28° 49′ 32″ west
Open location code
89CHH5WF+PR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 366186010
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Wiki­data ID
Q110726450

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In Other Languages

From Galician to Portuguese—“Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Miradouro do Vulcão and Whale Lookout.

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