Miradouro do Paradeo
Planning to hit up the Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras), listen up – everyone's rushing to the Eira do Serrado viewpoint, and yeah, it's rad, but check this secret spot called Paradeo. In my book, the views are even more mind-blowing. You're kinda on the side, but also higher up, giving you a sick angle of how crazy steep those valley walls are. Here's the deal: North of Funchal, just a breezy 30-min drive inland. Rolling in? The road gets a bit mountainous at the end, but let me tell you, it's not as gnarly as some folks make it out to be. Yeah, there are some bends, it's steep, but it's smooth sailing with hardly any traffic. Take your sweet time – it's all good. Pro tips: This gem is totally free to check out. Score! Enjoy those epic views without the crowd, my friend!
