Azores Destination Guide

This peaceful and pristine set of volcanic islands is found far out in the Atlantic Ocean, almost halfway between Europe and America.

Capelinhos

Capelinhos

Witness the aftermath of a volcanic eruption on Faial Island, where a new landmass emerged, forcing residents to relocate to the US.
Observe the raw power of a volcano up close on Faial Island. When the Capelinhos volcano erupted in 1957, the 1,800 people were forced to abandon their homes and emigrate to the USA. The lava flow created an entirely new island which then became linked to Faial Island by an isthmus – yes, when you walk across this landscape, you’re exploring an island that didn’t exist a mere 65 years ago.