Capelinhos is a volcanic site located on the western coast of Faial Island in the Azores, near the town of Horta, Portugal. It is the result of a volcanic eruption that began in September 1957 and lasted until October 1958, significantly altering the landscape. The eruption created a new landmass and buried the old Capelinhos lighthouse in ash and volcanic debris. Today, the site is a popular tourist attraction, featuring the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre, which provides educational exhibits about the eruption, volcanic activity, and the natural history of the Azores.
The Lighthouse of Ponta dos Capelinhos is a notable historical structure located on the island of Faial in the Azores, Portugal. Built in 1903, the lighthouse served as an important navigational aid until it was heavily impacted by the volcanic eruption of Capelinhos in 1957-58. The eruption drastically altered the landscape, burying parts of the lighthouse in volcanic ash and creating a stark, otherworldly environment around it. Today, the lighthouse stands as a poignant reminder of the island's volcanic activity and is part of a larger interpretive center that provides educational exhibits about the eruption and the geological history of the Azores.
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