Madeira · NUNS VALLEY TRIPS FROM FUNCHAL
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Curral das Freiras, the Nuns’ Valley, sits in an old volcanic crater ringed by peaks, a short but dramatic drive up from Funchal. These are the best trips there: which stop at the Eira do Serrado viewpoint, which include a valley walk or a chestnut-cake tasting, how long each takes, and what it costs.
Easy walk to Nuns Valley viewpoints from Madeira’s mountains, with 360° Funchal views and a sweet chestnut stop in Curral das Freiras.
“Norbert was a very knowledgeable guide for this great wee trip. Excellent views at the three stopping points. Time to walk to viewpoint and then around Nun's village and enjoy beer and chestnuts.”
Level 2 canyoning in Madeira’s Nun’s Valley: up to 15m rappels, optional jumps, hotel transfers, gear, photos, and water.
“It was amazing! My friend and I did it together, and we thought the views and repelling were incredible. It was easy to get the hang of, and they took great pictures throughout the experience. The water slides and plunges were also fun too.”
A small-group half-day trip from Funchal to Curral das Freiras and two Miradouros, with calm valley views and photo-ready stops.
“Scenery and viewing points good, however experience was disappointing as ‘tour guide’ was only a driver as his English was very limited and therefore unable / unwilling to address the mini bus personnel with any narrative or facts regarding Maderia, it’s history, it’s geography or anything else! When we booked, we selected the English option, therefore assumed our tour guide would speak English!!”
Open-roof 4x4 through Nun’s Valley, Madeira wine talk, Cabo Girão glass cliff views, and a stop in Câmara de Lobos with pickup.
“Great views and Jeep ride. 8 people was a little crowded for the car. Tour guide did the minimum and said very little. Pickup point was confusing, Directions said to go one place, pickup point was at another.”
Scenic Route - Nuns Valley Tour from Funchal delivers fast panoramic stops and Curral das Freiras history in a small group for about $28.
“Great value for money, interesting tour with just a few timely stops to have the freedom to explore. The guide was informative but not overbearing, and the tour was punctual”
Private half-day tour from Funchal to Nun’s Valley with big panoramic viewpoints at Eira do Serrado and Pico dos Barcelos.
“This tour exceeded our expectations. It truly was an amazing area. Our guide Marco was very knowledgeable and we all learned so much about the area, Madeira culture and history. He even treated us to a folk song on the accordion while we enjoyed refreshments, Would highly recommend this tour.”
Open-top 4x4 from Funchal to Curral das Freiras and Pico do Arieiro, with panoramic stops, liqueur and pastries, plus pickup.
“Disappointing experience. The tour started 45 minutes late with no communication. Couldn’t hear much of the guide’s commentary over the engine. Poor weather meant we saw very little at Pico do Arieiro and Boca dos Namorados. Curral dRead more”
Private tuk-tuk ride from Funchal to Nuns Valley with hotel pickup, big viewpoint stops, and time to explore for about 3 hours.
“The Tukxi was a fun way to see Madeira, the scenery was beautiful, and our driver was very nice and very accommodating. Only negative was that the Tukxi is noisy, but that would not stop us from doing it again.”
