The Nuns Valley, Curral das Freiras, a small parish surrounded by steep mountains, is located in the heart of the island. This deep valley is thought to have been shaped either by erosion or volcanic activity.

Upon passing the church of Santo António, your first stop will be the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, situated at 350 m. From here, you'll be able to enjoy the magnificent view of Funchal.

Continuing your journey, you'll make your way through the mountains until you reach Eira do Serrado. At an elevation of 1094 m, this vantage point offers an excellent view overlooking Curral das Freiras.

After exploring Curral das Freiras, your route will take you back to Funchal.

Our guide Michael was very good. He was an excellent driver & a very knowledgeable guide. The scenery throughout was spectacular. Took us to two viewing points & then onto the Nuns Valley. We only had half hour at the village so after a quick coffee & comfort break there wasn't much time to look around. Our trip was advertised as four hours in total but was just over three hours. Unfortunately some of the passengers were not dropped back to their hotels where they were picked up from.

Excellent driver/ guide. The mountain viewpoint was incredible.

Am Morgen vergeblich auf vereinbarte Abholung gewartet, nach Anruf beim Anbieter wurde Teilnahme am Nachmittag angeboten, Abholung erfolgte dann deutlich verspätet; Fahrzeug in keinem guten Zustand, unbequem; Fahrer / Guide sehr freundlich und bemüht, wirkte gleichzeitig gestresst; Fahrweise auf Serpentinenstraßen und innerorts zu forsch; an Aussichtspunkten und während der Fahrt nur die nötigsten Infos, während der kurzen Spaziergänge zu den Aussichtspunkten und im Dorf blieb der Guide am Wagen

Magisk utsikt!

Enjoyed the whole experience. Benjamin the driver, had a very good knowledge and had great customer service skills. The stop at the viewpoint on the way gave a great view of Funchal. The view of the Nuns valley from the viewpoint is truly breath taking. It is a personal favourite of:mine now. Even the journey to and from the valley is spectacular. Thanks Benjamin for a great: Sunday morning experience and recommendation of where to get coffee in the village.

We enjoyed the whole experience. Excellent service with lovely stops and views. Shops were great too. Lovely driver and guide.

Why you’ll love this…

Explore the enchanting Nuns Valley, nestled amidst steep mountains
Marvel at Funchal's beauty from the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, 350 m high
Immerse yourself in Eira do Serrado's stunning 1094 m view over Curral das Freiras

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site: pickup and drop-off service for Caniço area (10€ per person/each way/net) and Santa Cruz area (15€ per person/each way/net). Free pickup and drop-off service is included for Funchal City hotels only
Know in advance: you'll be requested to add your hotel information, your email, and phone number at the time of booking

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Driver guide
Transportation

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

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Pickup and drop-off service is included for Funchal City hotels only. Please provide your hotel and phone number at check out.

Provider

Imagens & Destinos, Unipessoal, Lda

What people say about this experience

4.3/5

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5 stars (22)

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4 stars (14)

34%

3 stars (4)

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Jane
Travelled as a couple
23 May 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Our guide Michael was very good. He was an excellent driver & a very knowledgeable guide. The scenery throughout was spectacular. Took us to two viewing points & then onto the Nuns Valley. We only had half hour at the village so after a quick coffee & comfort break there wasn't much time to look around. Our trip was advertised as four hours in total but was just over three hours. Unfortunately some of the passengers were not dropped back to their hotels where they were picked up from.
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SteveV
Travelled as a couple
10 January 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Excellent driver/ guide. The mountain viewpoint was incredible.
D
Dorothea
Solo traveller
27 January 2026
2.2
Germany
Am Morgen vergeblich auf vereinbarte Abholung gewartet, nach Anruf beim Anbieter wurde Teilnahme am Nachmittag angeboten, Abholung erfolgte dann deutlich verspätet; Fahrzeug in keinem guten Zustand, unbequem; Fahrer / Guide sehr freundlich und bemüht, wirkte gleichzeitig gestresst; Fahrweise auf Serpentinenstraßen und innerorts zu forsch; an Aussichtspunkten und während der Fahrt nur die nötigsten Infos, während der kurzen Spaziergänge zu den Aussichtspunkten und im Dorf blieb der Guide am Wagen
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Lena
Solo traveller
17 January 2026
5
Sweden
Magisk utsikt!
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Pete S
Travelled as a couple
25 November 2025
5
United Kingdom
Enjoyed the whole experience. Benjamin the driver, had a very good knowledge and had great customer service skills. The stop at the viewpoint on the way gave a great view of Funchal. The view of the Nuns valley from the viewpoint is truly breath taking. It is a personal favourite of:mine now. Even the journey to and from the valley is spectacular. Thanks Benjamin for a great: Sunday morning experience and recommendation of where to get coffee in the village.
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Lady Myra
Travelled as a couple
15 August 2025
5
United Kingdom
We enjoyed the whole experience. Excellent service with lovely stops and views. Shops were great too. Lovely driver and guide.