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Curral das Freiras, Madeira
Explore this beautiful valley, hidden between the peaks of the mountain range of Madeira, and be surprised at its amazing views.
Curral das Freiras, Madeira
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Curral das Freiras is a valley of the concelho of Câmara de Lobos, hidden between the peaks of the central mountain range of the island of Madeira.
This remote valley, known as the Nuns Farmyard, has been described many times as one of the greatest landscapes in the world.
This place invites you to enjoy some wonderful views, although, during high season, it might be complicated to find a quiet spot due to the number of visitors. Sundays are the most crowded because it is when the market takes place in the streets surrounding the church.
If you prefer to enjoy this place in a calmer way, you could walk the old path to the village. It is a zigzagging road beginning in Eira do Serrado, over the village. This leafy path was the only access to the village until 1959. Therefore, the nuns of the Santa Clara Convent chose the valley in 1566 to run away from the pirate attacks constantly suffered in Funchal.
If you do not want to make all the way on foot, it is advised to, at least, stop in Eira do Serrado to admire the stunning views offered by the Alto Miradouro outlook.
More information:
Location:
Curral Das Freiras, Câmara de Lobos, Madeira.
How to get here:
Bus 81 from Funchal.
Recommended Excursions:
Mapa Interactivo:
Madeira
What to see:
- Funchal
- Mercado dos Lavradores Market
- Museu do Vinho da Madeira (Wine Museum of Madeira)
- Arte Sacra Museum of Funchal
- Cathedral of Funchal
- Historical Centre of Funchal
- Santa Clara Convent
- Contemporary Art Museum of Funchal and São Tiago Fortress
- Museu do Bordado do Funchal (Embroidery Museum)
- Jardim Botânico da Madeira (Madeira’s Botanic Garden)
- Parque de Santa Catarina Park
- Museological Area of the São Lourenço Palace
- Henrique and Francisco Franco Museum
- Frederico de Freitas House Museum
- Funchal Natural History Museum
- São João do Pico Fortress
- Igreja do Socorro Church
- Igreja de São Pedro Church
- Capela do Corpo Santo Chapel
- Igreja do Colégio de São João Evangelista Church
- Museu Quinta das Cruzes Museum
- Funchal Toy Museum
- Casa da Luz Electricity Museum
- Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
- Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro
- Pico do Areeiro
- Monte
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte Church
- QuintaTropical Monte Palace
- Terreiro da Luta
- Câmara de Lobos
- Cabo Girão Cape
- Curral das Freiras
- Calheta
- Ponta do Pargo
- Porto Moniz
- Aquário da Madeira Aquarium
- Natural pools of Porto Moniz
- Centro de Ciência Viva de Madeira
- Ponta do Sol
- Paul da Serra
- Ribeira Brava
- Ethnographic Museum of Madeira
- São Vicente
- Grutas de São Vicente Caves
- Ruta da Cal Museum Centre
- Seixal
- Praia da Laje or Jaimaica Beach
- Seixal Natural Pools
- Praia do Porto do Seixal Beach
- Miradouro do Véu da Noiva Overlook
- Santana
- Parque das Queimadas Park
- Madeira Thematic Park
- Ribeiro Frio Natural Park
- Pico Ruivo
- Machico
- Caniçal
- Museu da Baleia (Whale Museum)
- Prainha Beach
- Santa Cruz
- Aquapark
- Praia dos Reis Magos Beach
- Camacha
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