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Curral das Freiras: How to Get There from Funchal

To see Curral das Freiras from Funchal, the most direct option is the 4-hour tour with an English-speaking guide, which includes the Eira do Serrado viewpoint and the village in the Nuns' Valley. If you want to add something more, there is a version with a ride down in the Cestas da Madeira and a private 4x4 one that combines the valley with Pico do Arieiro.

Sunrise over a sea of clouds from Pico do Arieiro

Tours for your route

What is there to see in Curral das Freiras?

Visit Madeira describes the Eira do Serrado viewpoint as a balcony at 1095 m altitude, with a clear view over the village, the island's central massif and green mountains. The village sits on flat ground inside a large valley.

Which of the three tours should you pick?

The 4-hour one leaves Funchal with an English-speaking guide and stops at the Picos dos Barcelos viewpoint, in the village and at Eira do Serrado. The 3-hour one adds the Cestas da Madeira ride through the streets of Monte, a liqueur tasting and a visit to the Nun's House, and the listing says it can also be booked without the baskets. The private one lasts 4 hours, goes by 4x4 and adds Pico do Arieiro.

How do you get there without a tour?

According to Visit Madeira, access to the Eira do Serrado viewpoint is by a path that starts next to the Estalagem da Eira do Serrado. If you prefer not to arrange transport, the tours on the page include hotel pickup and return, under the conditions of each listing.

What should you keep in mind when booking?

The 3 and 4-hour listings say pickup covers certain areas of Funchal and its surroundings, and that outside them there may be a surcharge or an alternative meeting point. The 4-hour tour and the private one are not wheelchair accessible. On the 3-hour one, children under 5 sit on their parents' lap. The private tour does not include lunch.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour to Curral das Freiras?

The standard tour lasts 4 hours, the version with Cestas da Madeira lasts 3 hours and the private one with Pico do Arieiro also lasts 4 hours.

Is the Curral das Freiras tour guided in English?

Yes, all three listings show an English-speaking guide.

Can you do it without riding down in the Cestas da Madeira?

Yes. The listing for the 3-hour tour says you can book just the visit to Curral das Freiras, without the basket ride.

Where is the Eira do Serrado viewpoint?

It is in the mountainous interior of Câmara de Lobos, at 1095 m according to Visit Madeira, with a view over Curral das Freiras. The walking access starts next to the Estalagem da Eira do Serrado.

Does the private tour include lunch?

No. The listing says lunch is not included and that transfers from areas outside zone 1 carry a surcharge.

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