Canico Trip Overview
Curral das Freiras is a small village, surrounded by huge mountains, in the heart of the Island.
The cauldron on which this village lies was formed by erosion as many believe or by volcanic activity.
After passing by the church of Santo António, we stop at the belvedere of the Barcelos Peak with 355m where you will be dazzled with a magnificent view over Funchal.
Then we cross the mountains to Eira do Serrado where there is a viewpoint over the valley of Curral das Freiras with 1094m.
We visit the famous Freguesia Curral das Freiras returning to Funchal.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Canico, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Canico, Madeira Islands, Portugal
Curral das Freiras is a small village, surrounded by huge mountains, in the heart of the Island.
The cauldron on which this village lies was formed by erosion as many believe or by volcanic activity.
After passing by the church of Santo António, we stop at the belvedere of the Barcelos Peak with 355m where you will be dazzled with a magnificent view over Funchal.
Then we cross the mountains to Eira do Serrado where there is a viewpoint over the valley of Curral das Freiras with 1094m.
We visit the famous Freguesia Curral das Freiras returning to Funchal.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Curral das Freiras, Curral das Freiras, Camara De Lobos, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Curral das Freiras is a small village, surrounded by huge mountains, in the heart of the Island.
The cauldron on which this village lies was formed by erosion as many believe or by volcanic activity.
After passing by the church of Santo António, we stop at the belvedere of the Barcelos Peak with 355m where you will be dazzled with a magnificent view over Funchal.
Then we cross the mountains to Eira do Serrado where there is a viewpoint over the valley of Curral das Freiras with 1094m.
We visit the famous Freguesia Curral das Freiras returning to Funchal.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos, Estrada Comandante Camacho de Freitas, Funchal, Madeira Portugal
Stop at Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint overlooking the whole city of Funchal
Duration: 20 minutes
