One of the most attractive regions of Madeira is the nuns valley or "Curral das Freiras", surrounded by the highest peaks ( 1600-1850 m) of Madeira.Stunning views from the viewpoint of Eira do Serrado ( 1094 m) down to the nuns valley.You find lots of chestnut trees around the Eira do Serrado and nuns valley, down in the valley you should taste the homemade chestnut cakes, the soup or the liquor.
Place information Camara De Lobos
A beautiful fishing-village in the southeast of Madeira. Sir Winston Churchill loved the Bay of Camara de Lobos and choosed it to his favourite motif as a hobbypainter. Today a Restaurant named after him reminds of his visits to Madeira.When Joao Goncalves Zarco discovered the island and came to Câmara de Lobos, the bay was full of seals, hiding in the caves in the coast. In the harbour you find lots of colourful painted small boats, still today serving the fishermen of the village - as still a big part of the population lives from this business.
In the distance you see the Cabo Girao, highest cliff in Europe ( 580 m above sealevel)with impressive views over the bay of Funchal and Câmara de Lobos.
Nuns Valley or "Curral das Freiras" belongs to the region of Câmara de Lobos, it is an absolute must to see this valley from the viewpoint of Eira do Serrado ( 1047 m)surrounded by the highest peaks of Madeira. In former times the Nuns from the Santa Clara Convent hided themselves and the convent treasures in the volcano of Madeira from attacs through french pirates , today named after them.
