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Curral das Freiras
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Julien Harté
March 8, 2023
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Curral das Freiras is a small reclusive village located in the heart of the island of Madeira, in a very beautiful steep-sided site.
Once difficult to access, the nuns hid there during pirate invasions. This is therefore what inspired its name which means "the refuge of the sisters".
Once difficult to access, the nuns hid there during pirate invasions. This is therefore what inspired its name which means "the refuge of the sisters".
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Elevation 650 m
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