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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Curral das Freiras is a small village surrounded by huge mountains in the heart of the island.
The cauldron on which this town sits was formed by erosion, as many believe, or by volcanic activity.
After passing the church of Santo António, we stop at the 355m Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint where you'll be dazzled by a magnificent view over Funchal.
We then cross the mountains to Eira do Serrado where there is a viewpoint over the Curral das Freiras valley at 1094m.
We visit the famous parish of Curral das Freiras and return to Funchal.
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Free transfer from Funchal City Hotels
Traveler pickup
Madeira Airport, Funchal, Portugal
Porto do Funchal
Curral das Freiras, Curral das Freiras, Portugal Curral das Freiras is a small village, surrounded by huge mountains, in the heart of the island.
The cauldron on which this village sits was formed by erosion, as many believe, or by volcanic activity.
After passing the church of Santo António, we stop at the 355m Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint where you'll be dazzled by a magnificent view over Funchal.
We then cross the mountains to Eira do Serrado where there is a viewpoint over the Curral das Freiras valley at 1094m.
We visit the famous parish of Curral das Freiras and return to Funchal. 45 minutes
Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos, Funchal, Portugal Stop at the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint overlooking the entire city of Funchal 20 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
63susie
19 Oct 2024
Brilliant trip,the guide was so knowledgeable and great fun.
Nuns Valley is well worth a visit,the views are amazing and following the sledges down a very steep hill was a great experience
ann0uschka
13 Apr 2023
de wandeling van Eira do Serrado naar Valley of the nuns was niet echt inbegrepen, maar we hadden voldoende tijd om het op ons eentje te doen. Een handige manier om zonder huurauto toch wandeling te kunnen doen. De chauffeur wachtte ons op aan het eindpunt van de wandeling en we hadden nog tijd om het plaatselijke kastanjebier te proberen en ook de verschillende likeuren te proberen.
Heel grappige gids, die ook uitgebreide uitleg gaf over de fauna en andere wetenswaardigheden over het eiland.
derrickj662
27 Feb 2023
So I got a little fooled on this one and I am writing this review so you don't have the same thing happen to you. Judging by the photo I thought this was going to be a hiking tour. It is not. It's a fairly fast bus tour. It's nice, I guess I just wasn't paying enough attention, but don't let the picture fool you. It's from an overlook, not a trail.
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