Curral Das Freiras Nuns Valley Madeira Island Portugal

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At the centre of Madeira Island where dramatic cloud-topped mountains descend to verdant valleys in a most spectacular way.

Make your way up to Eira do Serrado where you will find one of the most exclusive and beautiful views, not to mention a great "green" location unlike any other in Madeira.

The journey down to the Nuns Valley (Curral das Freiras) village takes approximately 20 minutes where you will enjoy the countryside, forest brushes mixed with populated areas with quaint houses typical of the Madeiran society.

Down on Nun's Valley, you will immediately see a small village nestling between almost perpendicular mountains in the heart of the island.

The huge cauldron in which Nun's Valley is sitting was either formed by erosion, which is the more recent theory, or as many still believe, by volcanic activity. The village is very isolated and locals mainly live off what they cultivate. The local chestnuts are delicious and are used in everyday cooking. Every year locals celebrate the 'Chestnut Festival' for which the village is famous.

Category: PORTUGAL

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