Curral das Freiras
Portugal · MadeiraPT
Civil parish in Madeira, Portugal
Curral das Freiras is a civil parish in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,001, in an area of 25.03 km2. It is situated in the mountainous interior of the island. Being one of the more distant locations from the municipal seat of Câmara de Lobos, it is geographically isolated from other communities by the cliffs and peaks surrounding its central valley. A tunnel southwards in the direction of Funchal, which opened in 2004, now offers safe access to the valley and the dangerous historical route has been abandoned.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,580
- Coordinates
- 32.720, -16.970
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Madeira
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Curral das Freiras
Set in Madeira, Portugal, Curral das Freiras is a small settlement. Around 1,580 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around adventure and nature and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Curral das Freiras
Adventure in Curral das Freiras
(2)For adventure, expect Boat Rides and Off Road Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Curral das Freiras's own activity tags.
Nature in Curral das Freiras
(1)Curral das Freiras records Wildlife under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Curral das Freiras. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Curral das Freiras
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Madeira plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Atlantic/Madeira on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Curral das Freiras that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Curral das Freiras known for?
- Travellers associate Curral das Freiras with adventure and nature. It sits in Madeira, Portugal and counts about 1,580 residents.
- What can you do in Curral das Freiras?
- Curral das Freiras is tagged with Boat Rides, Off Road Trails and Wildlife, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Curral das Freiras?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Curral das Freiras located?
- Curral das Freiras belongs to Madeira, Portugal, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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