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
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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 4.231.691 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
4.231.691 ₫
4.523.258 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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
The Editory Ocean Way Funchal

The Editory Ocean Way Funchal

5 out of 5
15 Rua do Vale da Ajuda Funchal
The price is 4.701.931 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
4.701.931 ₫
5.012.258 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (29 reviews)
Lovely hotel, clean and modern. All the staff were so lovely and friendly making my stay very memorable. Would definitely go back.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Editory Ocean Way Funchal
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 9.403.791 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
9.403.791 ₫
9.902.266 ₫ 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! (663 reviews)
The hotel is beautiful and spotless. The staff is amazing! Breakfast selections are vast and the coffee is strong and good! The rest of the food is mediocre at best.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
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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
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! (221 reviews)
Exercise classes quizzes

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Village Cabo Girao
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! (214 reviews)
They have changed their categories of Deluxe Seaview to include floors 2 and 3. You cannot apparently be SURE you have a room on floors 5 to 12, even if you are staying for a month. This was our 3rd year staying at the property, and check in wanted us to take a room on the lower “tree view” “traffic ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Florasol Residence Hotel
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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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