Paredão | Viewpoint | Curral das Freiras
Briefly
The Paredão Viewpoint is a must-stop for anyone exploring Madeira’s central mountains. It offers a dizzying vertical view over the village of Curral das Freiras (Nuns’ Valley), looking down from a massive rock wall into the heart of the volcanic crater.
Basic Information
Location: Miradouro do Paredão
Access: Accessible by car via the road to Eira do Serrado.
Time: 15–20 minutes
Difficulty: Very Easy
Parking: Roadside parking pocket
Best season: All year round
How to Get There
Located on the ER107, just a few minutes before reaching the Eira do Serrado hotel. Look for the sign “Paredão” by the road.
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Important to Know
- The Cliff: The name “Paredão” means “Big Wall,” referring to the sheer cliff face you are standing on.
- Breathtaking Scale: It offers a more “raw” and less commercial view of the valley than the main Eira do Serrado balcony.
- Hiking: Several trails used by local shepherds originate near this high-altitude ridge.
Similar Viewpoints
- Eira do Serrado: The most famous viewpoint overlooking the same valley.
- Boca da Corrida: For a view of Nuns’ Valley from the opposite ridge.
- Ninho da Manta: For another high-altitude “abyss” experience.
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