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.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
maximum 8 persons per vehicle
liability insurance
multilanguage guide
Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
4x4 tour
Gratuities
pick up outside of Funchal extra fee
pick up at the cruise dock extra fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
Return
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
maximum 8 persons per vehicle
liability insurance
multilanguage guide
Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
4x4 tour
Gratuities
pick up outside of Funchal extra fee
pick up at the cruise dock extra fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Cristiano Ronaldo Statue
Return
Itinerary
1
Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
this belvedere dates from 1950. At approximately 355 metres above sea level, it offers a panoramic view overlooking Funchal Bay.
10 minutes
2
Curral das Freiras
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).
10 minutes
3
Miradouros Do Paredao
Montado do Paredão an area which was subject to intensive reforestation works.
5 minutes
4
Pico do Arieiro
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.
10 minutes
5
Valley of the Nuns
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.
