Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Center

Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. ❗️only 1€ for entering the lighthouse. 10€ for full ticket to visit the exhibition, the and the lighthouse. Lady at reception did not explain the price difference. We found 10€ to be too much for the experience. is closed when too strong wind. Beautiful surroundings, big parking. The opens at nine and closes at six pm (in summer). It is very interesting and interactive, it explains in depth the formation of the Capelinhos peninsula in 1957, following a devastating eruption just off the coast of Faial. The ticket includes a visit up the lighthouse, with an astonishing view of the surroundings. Some parts of the were probably cutting edge when it was opened, but look a bit outdated now, for example the 3d projection of the formation of the peninsula, very interesting but pretty dark and out of focus. Amazing museum. You can go there for multiple reasons: the history of that place, the rocks they display, or let alone the architecture of the (it's a bit like the hideout of an old Bond villain). The cafe at the entrance ist good, too. The only negative things are the prices of both: the regular entry is 10€ (also allows you to go on top of the light house), the cafe charges 5€ for an espresso plus a small piece of pastry. I find this a bit much for the region. I would nevertheless strongly recommend this place to visitors of Faial Compared to other visitor centers in the Azores I need to say this one was rather underwhelming. It tries to be something really good, but the whole organisation is a bit haphazard, there is no concept and the moovie in the auditorium is just a bunch of nice drone footage about the islands without any real knowledge or story told. I’d just skip tha auditorium and go straight to watch the other film in the exhibition. There is a nice interactive sand playground towards the end, check it out if you are with kids or just want to have some fun. 🌋 Best in the island! Old light house was cover by the ashes of the volcano. They rebuilt the old tower and did a underground. You can go up the for the great views and visit the museum. 🆕 Some parts of the have been recently renovated We came out here before we walked around the caldera and it was very interesting to see the different types of volcanoes and then actually visit one later. Great bathroom facilities and just a little coffee shop for concessions. I do wish that the information about the 1957 eruption had been a little more extensive in the portion of the building. The video was great and it was fascinating to see the evolution of the land through their maps. Spectacular views from the top of the lighthouse. Recommend to go visit the before the short hike next to it. They have guided tour at regular times, which explains to you in details about volcanoes! With the ticket of the museum, you can walk up to the very top of the lighthouse! This place is just EPIC. Very interesting about the creation of new land mass on Faial along with the lighthouse. Definitely go up there and take some photos like the ones I uploaded here. Also nice for taking some drone shots. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time. Visitor center