Mystical Nun’s Valley: History & Flavors
Take a self-guided tour through Nun’s Valley, where nuns once hid and chestnuts now rule. Taste beer, bread, soup, and liqueur while uncovering mountain legends — a mix of history and flavor.
Area
Nun's Valley (Curral das Freiras)
Your Guide
Banana Joe the All-Knowing
Distance & Duration
16,2 KM (About 4 hours)
Type
Drivingtour + Walkingtour + Audioguide
Track & Elevation
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Disclaimer
Our self-guided tours are absolutely free to use however entrance tickets to attractions are not included and must be purchased on site. We’ve also added a few special experiences that are exclusively available with the Madeira Island Pass. These are tailored to the tour and enhance your journey — from tastings to unique stops along the way. Of course, they’re completely optional: you can skip them easily if you prefer and still enjoy the full route. With the Pass, you’ll unlock these extras while saving money at participating places — the easiest way to see more, spend less, and enjoy the best of Madeira.
Good To Know
This self guided drive and walk takes you deep into the history of Nun’s Valley — where nuns once found refuge and chestnuts became the village’s pride. Along the way, you can taste local specialties: chestnut bread with cherry liqueur, roasted marroni with salt “Nun’s Valley style,” and a hearty chestnut soup paired with chestnut beer. 🍞🌰🍺
All these extras are optional and exclusive to Madeira Island Pass holders — and with the Pass you’ll save around €10. The best part? No advance booking needed — you can enjoy everything on the same day at your own pace.
Now it’s time to let our Tourguide Banana Joe take over! 🍌 Just press play, follow his stories, and let the flavors and legends of the valley unfold.
Curral das Freiras - Nun's Valley
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Unlock the rest of Nuns Valley
Enter the code printed on your Madeira Island Map or Pass to continue from Paragem 2 onward.
Pirates, Nuns, Vulcanos & Chestnuts
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Viewpoint of Eira do Serrado
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Eira Do Serrado Hotel
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Parking Garage
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Church of Our Lady of Deliverence
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Chestnut Museum
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Hot Maronis Nun's Valley Style
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Toilet brake
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Sabores do Curral
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Viewpoint Pico dos Barcelos
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Location
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Sometimes, finding the exact location of the hike can be challenging. That’s why we’ve included GPS coordinates to make it easier to reach.
32.648011425874444
-16.900141499516174
Highlights
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