Capelinhos

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Capelinhos
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“The Capelinhos is a monogenetic volcano located on the western coast of Faial Island in the Azores. It is part of the larger volcanic complex of Capelo, which includes 20 scoria cones and lava fields that are aligned west-northwest to east-southeast from the Caldeira Volcano caldera. Although the…”
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Lonely PlanetJul 9

How to get the most out of the Azores without renting a car

It’s hard but not impossible to explore this Atlantic archipelago without renting a car. Here’s your detailed guide.

Landscape formed from a 1957 eruption.

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  • CapelinhosSightLandscape formed from a 1957 eruption.
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