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Funchal, Caniço and Câmara de Lobos
Availability
Wednesday Afternoon, Friday Morning
Cancelation
Free cancelation until 24 hours before
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Summary
See amazing views from Pico dos Barcelos, look at Nuns Valley from Eira do Serrado viewpoint, go up to the 3rd highest peak, Pico do Arieiro, and end in Camacha.
Points of Interest
- Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint
- Nuns Valley
- Pico do Arieiro
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- French
- Spanish
Additional Info
Pickup Time
Morning starts at
- Machico 08h00
- Funchal 08h30
- Machico 13h30
- Funchal 14h00
Tour Itinerary
Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint
High above the hotel zone is a tree topped belvedere. Pico dos Barcelos has an observation point on the edge of Funchal, it is 355m (1165 ft). There’s a magnificent view across Funchal from the top of the viewpoint. The nuns valley tour will then hen take the old narrow, very winding road, up through the eucalyptus forest until Eira do Serrado, absorbing the picturesque view of the peaks.
Eira do Serrado Viewpoint
The viewpoint at Eira do Serrado offers breathtaking views over Curral das Freiras, a valley encased by steep peaks. Previously thought to be a volcanic crater, its unique shape actually results from erosion. The area is rich in agriculture, with terraces of wine, fruits, vegetables, and sweet chestnut trees below.
Nuns Valley
We then Head down in to the Village of Nuns Valley – Curral das Freiras it is one of the most spectacularly situated rural settlements on the island. It is situated in a huge natural amphitheatre, surrounded by some of Madeira’s highest peaks. The village was founded in the sixteenth century by the nuns of the convent of “Santa Clara” in Funchal, from where the nuns fled from pirate attacks in 1566. The centre of the village is situated on a small rise in the middle of the valley. Leaving Nuns Valley you head for your Hotel.
Pico do Arieiro
Ascend towards Pico Arieiro, the island’s third highest peak at 1818m. Experience the transition from lush woodland to rugged cliffs, offering stunning vistas and rare Madeira junipers on descent.
Camacha
The road is lined with orchards and in summer, with blue blossom of the agapanthus. Camacha sits on a high plateau on the northeast of Funchal. At Camacha you will visit “O relogio”, the largest outlet on the island for wicker products and nobody will pressurise you to buy. Demonstrations of wicker weaving can be seen in the basement.Camacha is also the first place were soccer was played in Portugal in 1875.
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