Capelas
A coastal village on the northern shore of São Miguel in the Azores, Capelas sits right at the water with scenic viewpoints in the surrounding area and a compact central core of cafés and restaurants. Agriculture and tea production are the main local activities. The village is part of the municipality of Ponta Delgada and was elevated to vila status in 2003.
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- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.5 km2.2 mi
Nearest airports
Capelas: quick answers
Where is Capelas?
Capelas is in Portugal.
How do you get to Capelas?
The nearest airport is Ponta Delgada (PDL), about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Capelas?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 14°C57°F. The wettest month is December, with about 166 mm6.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Capelas?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 6 restaurants, 4 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Capelas?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ribeira Quente, Ribeira Grande and Nordeste.