valley of the nuns (curral das freiras)
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valley of the nuns (curral das freiras)印象
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We took a taxi for our trip, better than a hire car because the driver needs to concentrate on the steep, narrow, winding road. Our driver took us on a new stretch of road at the other side of the valley from the normal route where there is a newly constructed viewpoint with stunning views of the mountains down to the valley floor. We also took in the views from the old viewpoint before descending to the village at the bottom. There is not a great deal to see in the village apart from the church and graveyard but be sure to sample the chestnut cake and fruit liqueurs in the cafe.
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Excellent tour organised by Funtours madeira. Travelled with 6 other tourists in a small van ,driven by the driver cum tourist guide. Journey across very steep hair-pin bends and wonderful view from the top of the resort. Visited the Xmas grotto too, which was very colourful with the dolls depicting all the Nativityscene.I enjoyed the Xmas grotto very much, compared to the Harrods grotto. Highly recommended tour.
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We went to the Nun's Valley on a half day trip from Funchal. Make sure if you want to make the most of the views to ensure your trip includes a stop at the viewpoint at Eira do Serrado (complete with hotel, cafe and shop) at the top of the valley. The cafe has terraces overlooking the valley so you can enjoy the view whilst having a coffee or snack. The views are of course weather dependent but well worth making the effort. The road to Eira and down into the Nun's Valley is full of hairpin bends and not for those of a particularly nervous disposition. In Curral das Freiras (the village in the bottom of the valley) we visited a place offering tastings of the local liqueurs.Well worth visiting.
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We took a bus up the very windy road to the top of this mountain, it was a great trip. We stopped at a restaurant/shop where you could also walk up to see the spectacular views of this valley. Very beautiful.
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We considered the usual guided trips to the viewpoints etc, but as viewpoints tend to look pretty much the same after a while, we opted for the adventure option. We actually drove down deep into the very bottom of the crater stopping at various places to get real flavour of the place. Along the way we got passed by a van blaring something through a tannoy; he was selling chickens! We passed someone’s yard where he kept goats and his Mercedes (on bricks)! These sort of things and their flavour can never be gotten from a viewpoint. The ride down rarely goes beyond 2nd gear, only to reach a fascinating end, a true dead end; a wall painted in yellow stripes!The ride up is just as exciting, still in 2nd gear and on occasions a 1st to get round and up some tight hairpin bends. This was the fun aspect of Curral das Freiras for us.
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Don't miss out on a trip to Nun's Valley. The views are spectacular from the rim of the extinct volcano.
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taking the advice of a tour operator, we avoided the local bus and rented a car... Very glad it was a micro! What a road! But we made it safely and it was well worth it. The view from the viewpoint was amazing, and the view from the village itself spectacular! We had tea and cake at the tea shop opposite the church. Delicious. Try the cholesterol lowering tea... Different but tasty. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. It is a delightful place.
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I don't think this place is as spectacular as many have described it, but we did go straight after Cabo Girao which may have dampened it down for us. However the views are great and it's worth a trip - probably half an hour from Funchal by car. The best view by far is from Eira do Serrado which you get to if you take the left turn before the tunnel to Curral das Freiras. Careful if you're driving because its a narrow road and also a route for buses who seem to have no regard for other road users. The restaurant there is pretty good as well considering the location.
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Downhill Valley of the nons. Been walking this trip 4 times. Great Walk and spectacular view of the Mountains and the Nature. I was here 3 february 2014. small Nice village at the bottom of the trip. Worth walking 1 hour 15 min. Pictures on my instagram: maritpearl
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The views a remarkable- a hidden valley. but if you suffer from vertigo or are a poor traveller on windy roads perhaps not for you. A half day tour- we preferred it to the whole day western island tour though that was worth it for the Atlantic seas at Montiz