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Curral Das Freiras

Curral das Freiras Valley

Curral Das Freiras

Curral das Freiras Valley

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Curral das Freiras Valley

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(139)

Mountaineering

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(1)

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Location: Curral Das Freiras

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January 5, 2024

Hiking

The municipality of Curral das Freiras (literally: nun's stable) got its name from "Freiras" (nuns) who had to retreat there in 1560 to escape from the French pirates who had attacked the island and plundered the city of Funchal.

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January 5, 2024

Hiking

The climb from Nun's Valley to the Eira do Serrado viewpoint is not long (2.5 km), but there is almost 400 meters in altitude to overcome. Not a really difficult route, but you do need fitness.

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View of Curral das Freiras – View of Curral das Freiras loop from Nuns Valley

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View of Curral das Freiras – Curral das Freiras Valley loop from Nuns Valley

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#3.

View of Curral das Freiras – Curral das Freiras Valley loop from Nuns Valley

4.44km

01:53

370m

370m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 700 m

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