🌞🌞🌞 💝💝 PARISH OF CURRAL DAS FREIRAS (MUNICIPALITY OF CÂMARA DE LOBOS)

 

CURRAL DAS FREIRAS

(PARISH OF CÂMARA DE LOBOS MUNICIPALITY)

32.720394, -16.965417

With its unique location, in a deep valley resembling a volcano crater, the parish of Curral das Freiras is one of the most picturesque places on the island of Madeira. Its surroundings are marked by the imposing presence of the mountain peaks that shelter the town.

With an area of 25.07 km² and a population of around 2000, Curral das Freiras is the largest parish in the Câmara de Lobos municipality. Its History goes back several centuries. In fact, we need to go back to the 16th century to understand the origin of its name.

The town was named after the nuns of the Santa Clara Convent who, in 1566, found this to be the ideal refuge when pirates attacked Funchal: Curral das Freiras is one of the few places on the island that, being hidden between the mountains, is not visible from the sea.

Here, visitors can find points of interest, such as the Church of Nossa Senhora do Livramento, built in the 19th century, or the Eira do Serrado Viewpoint, at an altitude of 1095 meters. In addition, the local delicacies are a must, with chestnut taking the leading role.

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Located in a deep valley, the picturesque parish of Curral das Freiras is known for the wealth of its natural landscapes, framed by the imposing mountain peaks that surround it.

The following sites make up the parish: Achada, Balseiros, Capela, Casas Próximas, Colmeal, Fajã dos Cardos, Fajã Escura, Lombo Chão, Murteira, Pico do Furão, Terra Chã and Seara Velha.

Its population is almost exclusively dedicated to agriculture, with particular emphasis on the horticultural sector, with its main products being chestnuts and ginga.

Places of tourist interest: Miradouro da Eira do Serrado, Centro do Curral das Freitas, Levada.

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 CÂMARA DE LOBOS MUNICIPALITY 

Cabo Girão;
Pico da Torre;
Câmara de Lobos;
Curral das Freiras;
Eira do Serrado;
Quinta Grande;
Estreito de Câmara de Lobos;
Jardim da Serra;

Return to mainland Portugal and 

to the Azores and Madeira islands

VIANA DO CASTELO;
VILA REAL;
BRAGANÇA;
BRAGA;
PORTO ;
AVEIRO;
VISEU;
GUARDA ;
COIMBRA;
CASTELO BRANCO;
LEIRIA;
LISBOA;
SANTARÉM;
PORTALEGRE;
SETÚBAL;
ÉVORA;
BEJA;
FARO = ALGARVE;

AZORES ISLANDS;

MADEIRA ISLAND;

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