Nun’s Valley Jeep Tour in Madeira

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Duration: 4 hours
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Experience Highlights

Discover one of the most impressive landscapes of the interior of the island with this 4x4 tour to the Nuns Valley in Madeira, an ideal experience to get into the most mountainous part of Madeira and contemplate some of its most spectacular viewpoints. The tour is done in a 4x4 jeep and combines nature, panoramic views and small local flavours in a very complete route.

Throughout the excursion you will visit emblematic places such as Pico dos Barcelos, the spectacular Valley of the Nuns and Pico do Arieiro, one of the most famous peaks of the island. This is a perfect proposal for those who want to discover the most scenic Madeira, leaving the city behind to enter a landscape of mountains, deep valleys and beautiful roads.

During the day you will also have the opportunity to taste liquors, pastries and other typical products of the region, which adds a very special local touch to the experience. All this accompanied by a guide and with the convenience of being picked up in different areas of the island.

  • Tour Madeira by 4x4 between mountains, viewpoints and deep valleys.
  • Discover the Valley of the Nuns and climb up to Pico do Arieiro.
  • Enjoy a panoramic experience with local flavours and scenic routes.

What’s included

  • 4x4 jeep tour in Madeira's interior
  • Accompanying guide
  • Tasting of liqueurs, pastries and local products.
  • Pick-up available from different areas of Madeira

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Step by Step

This 4x4 excursion to the Valley of the Nuns is one of the best ways to discover the most mountainous and spectacular Madeira. Aboard a jeep, the tour moves away from the urban environment to a succession of viewpoints, panoramic bends and rugged landscapes that show one of the most impressive faces of the island.

The route starts at Pico dos Barcelos, a privileged viewpoint from where you have a magnificent panoramic view over the bay of Funchal. It is the perfect place to begin to understand the geography of Madeira and to enjoy a first wide view of the contrast between coast, city and mountains. From there, the route continues inland, leaving behind the urban environment to enter a much wilder landscape.

One of the most special moments of the route comes at Curral das Freiras, known as the Valley of the Nuns. Surrounded by imposing mountains, this place has a very particular atmosphere and a history linked to the nuns of the convent of Santa Clara, who took refuge here during the attacks of French corsairs in the 15th and 16th centuries. The beauty of the valley, nestled between peaks and with the village stretching out in the background, makes this one of the most memorable stops of the day.

In addition to the views, this part of the island also allows you to discover some flavours that are closely linked to the local tradition. During the excursion you will be able to taste liqueurs, sweets and other typical products that are only found in this region, a detail that makes the experience even more authentic and close.

The route ends at Pico do Arieiro, at an altitude of 1,818 metres, one of the highest and most spectacular points in Madeira. From there you can enjoy extraordinary panoramic views over the coast, the deep valleys and the neighbouring peaks. It is the perfect end to an excursion designed for those who want to contemplate the island from the heights and experience a day full of unforgettable landscapes.

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