Why choose this Funchal tour ?
On this tour, you will visit the interior of Madeira Island, visiting the Curral das Freiras village (Nun’s Valley) and Pico Areeiro.
Learn about the history of this places, a reforested area & Paredão viewpoint, great scenery all the time with cliffs, mountains and reaching to the top, the 3rd highest Madeira’s peak, at 1818 meters high.
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What makes Nun’s Valley Open 4X4 Tour a unique experience ?
this belvedere dates from 1950. At approximately 355 metres above sea level, it offers a panoramic view overlooking Funchal Bay.
Curral das Freiras was the property of a couple that sold this land to the captain of Funchal, João Gonçalves da Câmara. This captain gave the lands to his daughters when they entered the Santa Clara convent (also built by him).
Montado do Paredão an area which was subject to intensive reforestation works.
is Madeira Island’s third highest peak.
Most days, visitors can stand and look down on the clouds. The air is fresh and clear and the sun is very bright. On a clear day it is possible to see the neighbouring island of Porto Santo, 30 miles to the northeast.
In 1566 the nuns from the Santa Clara convent fled from pirates attacking Funchal and found seclusion here, where they also brought the convent treasure.
The parish is very isolated, and locals mainly live of what they grow. The local chestnuts are delicious and are used in everyday cooking.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Nun’s Valley Open 4X4 Tour
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Nun’s Valley Open 4X4 Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
- 4×4 tour
- pick up in this areas extra fee – €5.00 p/p – Santo da Serra, Machico, Santa Cruz, Camacha, Jardim da Serra, Ponta do Sol, Calheta
- pick up in this areas extra fee – €10.00 p/p – Caniçal, Porto da Cruz, Santana, Ponta Delgada, Porto Moniz, Ponta do Pargo, Prazeres
- pick up at the cruise dock extra fee – €5.00 per person
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Green Devil Safari.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Atlantic/Madeira.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 29 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
