- Curral das Freiras - 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.
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Curral das Freiras is a quaint hamlet nestled among vast mountains in the island’s center.
The basin in which this settlement resides was either shaped by erosion, as some theorize, or due to volcanic movements.
After visiting the Santo António church, we take a break at the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint at 355m, providing a breathtaking panorama of Funchal.
We then traverse the mountains to get to Eira do Serrado, which offers a scenic view of the Curral das Freiras valley at a height of 1094m.
We tour the renowned parish of Curral das Freiras before heading back to Funchal.
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