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.

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.

Patrick was a fantastic driver/guide. Excellent knowledge, describing the area and historic facts while still navigating switchback roads and traffic. Stunning scenery throughout, very enjoyable.

Excellent tour guide and fabulous tour with breathtaking scenery

Zeer vriendelijke gids, gaf goede uitleg. Enige grote minpunt was de bus waar je als sardienen werd ingepropt. Mijn echtgenoot en zoon zijn beiden 1.95 m lang, beenruimte was gewoon onvoldoende. Zelfs ik (1.74m) zat gekneld met knieën tegen zetel. Knieën zagen blauw na het uitstappen.

Guide war sehr gut !

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

Meeting point:

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

4.4/5

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Based on 36 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

4.3/5

Safety

4.5/5

Service

4.5/5

Staff

4.5/5

All ratings (36)

5 stars (18)

50%

4 stars (14)

39%

3 stars (4)

11%

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Pete S
Traveled as a couple
November 25, 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
Traveled as a couple
August 15, 2025
5
United States of America
We enjoyed the whole experience. Excellent service with lovely stops and views. Shops were great too. Lovely driver and guide.
F
Frankie
Traveled as a couple
May 20, 2025
5
United States of America
Patrick was a fantastic driver/guide. Excellent knowledge, describing the area and historic facts while still navigating switchback roads and traffic. Stunning scenery throughout, very enjoyable.
L
Lynn
Traveled with family
April 21, 2025
5
United Kingdom
Excellent tour guide and fabulous tour with breathtaking scenery
C
Christine
July 8, 2025
3.8
United States of America
Zeer vriendelijke gids, gaf goede uitleg. Enige grote minpunt was de bus waar je als sardienen werd ingepropt. Mijn echtgenoot en zoon zijn beiden 1.95 m lang, beenruimte was gewoon onvoldoende. Zelfs ik (1.74m) zat gekneld met knieën tegen zetel. Knieën zagen blauw na het uitstappen.
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Alexvee
Traveled as a couple
May 30, 2025
4.2
United States of America
Guide war sehr gut !