Eira do Serrado Tours and Tickets
Eira do Serrado
- Ensure you wear sturdy shoes for the steep climb and bring plenty of water with you.
- A lack of ramps means that Eira do Serrado is inaccessible to travelers using wheelchairs or strollers.
- Nearby you’ll find the Eira do Serrado hotel and spa, home to a restaurant that offers modern European cuisine and panoramic views. There’s also a gift shop at the lookout point.
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It’s free to visit Eira do Serrado, a public viewpoint on the Portuguese island of Madeira. Many tours make reaching the remote lookout spot a bit easier: Combine it with the Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras) starting at US$27, or with coastal highlights at US$116.
Yes. The lookout point is perched at an altitude of 3,592 feet (1,095 meters) and offers exceptional views across the mountainous interior of Madeira. You’ll also be able to see across the Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras) and the municipality of Câmara de Lobos.
Once you’ve climbed up to Eira do Serrado via the footpath that begins at Estalagem Eira do Serrado, you can browse the souvenir shop or enjoy chestnut-based treats at the café, as the region is renowned for the shiny nuts. You’ll also find the Eira do Serrado Hotel and Spa.
The views from Eira do Serrado are usually best in the early morning, before the clouds have gathered at the mountain peaks. Get there early to beat the heat (the lookout point provides little to no shade) and to avoid the day trip crowds that tend to arrive around lunchtime.
Yes, Eira do Serrado is near Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras), a top Madeira attraction. Nuns fled to the small village in a dramatic volcanic valley to escape the pirates attacking Funchal in the 16th century. It’s home to a church and is the trailhead for several hiking routes.