Curral das Freiras Travel Guide

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View of Curral Das Freiras (or "Valley of the Nuns") from the Eira do Serrado Viewpoint, Madeira. In the 16th century, nuns found refuge here from pirates that often attacked the island. #LifeAtExpediaGroup
View of Curral Das Freiras (or "Valley of the Nuns") from the Eira do Serrado Viewpoint, Madeira. In the 16th century, nuns found refuge here from pirates that often attacked the island. #LifeAtExpediaGroup
View of Curral Das Freiras (or "Valley of the Nuns") from the Eira do Serrado Viewpoint, Madeira. In the 16th century, nuns found refuge here from pirates that often attacked the island. #LifeAtExpediaGroup
Madeira
Rainbow and low cloud in the Nun's Valley
Eira do Serrado Hotel & SPA

Eira do Serrado Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Curral Das Freiras Camara de Lobos
The price is 4.261.175 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
4.261.175 ₫
4.554.773 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Camara de Lobos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Eira do Serrado Hotel & SPA
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

5 out of 5
Avenida do Infante, 25 Funchal
The price is 9.469.312 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
9.469.312 ₫
9.971.260 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (671 reviews)
Brilliant staff and lovely large rooms

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
The Editory Ocean Way Funchal

The Editory Ocean Way Funchal

5 out of 5
15 Rua do Vale da Ajuda Funchal
The price is 4.734.692 ₫ per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
4.734.692 ₫
5.047.182 ₫ total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and Ponta Gorda ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
The service, the room and everything was just perfect, i do recommend and will go back.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Editory Ocean Way Funchal
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Village Cabo Girao

Village Cabo Girao

4 out of 5
Rua 1º de Julho, nº 2 Camara de Lobos
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Camara de Lobos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (223 reviews)
Lovely location, views, great facilities, friendly staff.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Village Cabo Girao
Dom Pedro Garajau

Dom Pedro Garajau

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131 Santa Cruz
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (481 reviews)
The kitchen appliances did not work and there was no air conditioning in the room. The staff were friendly and the room service left the space very neat and tidy.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Dom Pedro Garajau
Florasol Residence Hotel

Florasol Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
Estrada Monumental 306 Funchal
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (215 reviews)
We had a pleasant stay at the Florasol. It is nothing fancy, but the location is excellent (all services are within walking distance), the view from our room was nice, the room itself was clean and the housekeeping staff was friendly and efficient.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Florasol Residence Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Cabo Girao showing a coastal town

Cabo Girao

4.5/5(86 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cabo Girao, a lovely green space in Quinta Grande. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Cabo Girao
Pico do Ariero showing views and mountains as well as a small group of people

Pico do Ariero

4.5/5(74 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Pico do Ariero, a lovely green space in Curral das Freiras. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Pico do Ariero

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