Walks
PR 2 – Vereda do Urzal (Curral das Freiras – Lombo do Urzal)
In Curral das Freiras everyone can really feel immersed in nature and escape the pressures of modern life. The village is a good base for walking in several trails, namely the one that takes walkers to the Boaventura parish.
This trail starts at Fajã dos Cardos, located in the parish of Curral das Freiras and follows an ancient path, once used by residents to connect the south and the north coast of Madeira Island.
From here, the track follows uphill until an intersection in Boca das Torrinhas, where it continues downhill until Lombo do Urzal, in the village of Boaventura.
At the intersection of Boca das Torrinhas, there is the possibility to acess Pico Ruivo, following the route PR 1.3 Vereda da Encumeada. The scenario at Boca das Torrinhas, is admirable, provided by the contrast between the top of the peaks surrounding Curral das Freiras and by the picturesque valley of Curral das Freiras.
Início/ Fim: Curral das Freiras/ Lombo do Urzal
Distância: 10,6 km
Duração: 4h30 min
Altitude min/máx: 519 m/ 1450 m
Dificuldade: Médio
This trail starts at Fajã dos Cardos, located in the parish of Curral das Freiras and follows an ancient path, once used by residents to connect the south and the north coast of Madeira Island.
From here, the track follows uphill until an intersection in Boca das Torrinhas, where it continues downhill until Lombo do Urzal, in the village of Boaventura.
At the intersection of Boca das Torrinhas, there is the possibility to acess Pico Ruivo, following the route PR 1.3 Vereda da Encumeada. The scenario at Boca das Torrinhas, is admirable, provided by the contrast between the top of the peaks surrounding Curral das Freiras and by the picturesque valley of Curral das Freiras.
Início/ Fim: Curral das Freiras/ Lombo do Urzal
Distância: 10,6 km
Duração: 4h30 min
Altitude min/máx: 519 m/ 1450 m
Dificuldade: Médio