- Eira da Achada Lookout - Board the minibus in the center of Lido, and make your way to Eira do Serrado for one of the most beautiful views in Madeira. Continue down to Curral da Freiras, traveling past forest bushes and the quaint houses typical of the Madeiran countryside. Once in Nuns Valley, see a small village nestling between almost perpendicular mountains.
The Eira do Serrado viewpoint, located in the mountainous interior of the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, in the ‘heart’ of the island, stands at an elevation of 1,095 m.
It offers a fantastic panoramic view of the valley where the picturesque parish of Curral das Freiras lies, and the majestic mountains of the central massif that surround it.
Access to the viewpoint is via a footpath that starts in Estalagem Eira do Serrado.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off at select hotels in Funchal
- All taxes and fuel surcharges
- Lunch
Embark on a captivating 4-hour tour of Madeira’s Nuns Valley, where you can acquaint yourself with its distinct fauna and flora. Traverse across the jagged landscape of the island’s heartland while soaking in breathtaking vistas along your journey. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the fishing hub of Câmara de Lobos.
Take a scenic half-day tour from Funchal to the picturesque Curral da Freiras (Nuns Valley). Venture into the core of Madeira and discover towering mountains blanketed in clouds and lush green valleys.
✔ Witness the exotic plant life of the Curral da Freiras
✔ Visit the fisherman’s hamlet where Churchill once enjoyed painting
✔ Understand theories behind the formation of the Nuns Valley
✔ Take in some of the finest panoramic views in Madeira
✔ Spend quality time at one of the most remote villages in the hinterland
✔ Savor local delicacies, including the famous chestnuts
On your return to Funchal, make a pit stop at the fisherman’s village of Câmara de Lobos. Here, you can admire the quaint vistas that inspired Winston Churchill’s stunning paintings. Before wrapping up your tour, be sure to sample the renowned Poncha drink.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
