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Curral das Freiras
City in Madeira, Portugal
Overview
Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) is a remote village set deep in Madeira's dramatic mountains, famous for its scenic vistas, chestnut dishes, and peaceful rural atmosphere. The area offers authentic Madeiran culture, hiking opportunities, and an escape from crowded tourist spots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
Autonomous Region
Madeira
Population
1,673
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
32.72°, -16.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,472
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$900
Cashless
60
English
65
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
16.8°C
Record High
29.4°C
Record Low
11.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
363 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
61
Walk Score
61
Footways
121.0
Airport
FNC
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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