Published on Nov, 2024
We had already booked a full day tour and wanted a shorter option. Nuns Valley fitted the bill and didn't disappoint. Again picked up in Canico, by Luis a very friendly guide/driver. we had to pick up others, in Funchal, but were soon on our way into the mountains. There are only 3 stops on the tour, but we picked a good day for weather and had time to stop and admire the amazing views and take picutres. Luis gave us enough local information and negotiated the mountain roads easily, including a bonus stop in a lay by for the view. The actual town in Nuns Valley is not that impressive, but we did try the Poncha and Chestnut cake.
We got back to our hotel for lunch. The trip was approx 4.5 hours, due to us being 20 min from Funchal. But many other operators don't pick up outside the Capital. So another great service. I definitely don't want to drive on their roads.
