Article Nº 0388 Locality (sítio) Funchal Vol. I · p. 222
Babosas
Babosas is a locality in Monte parish with a small square and viewpoint over the Curral dos Romeiros. It has been known as Conceição since a chapel was built there in 1906.
A locality in the parish (freguesia) of Monte (‘hill’), with a small square or viewpoint that has been called Conceição since 1906, when a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (Nossa Senhora da Conceição) was built there. It is a much-frequented spot (lugar (settlement ranking between a town and a parish)), and from it there is a fine view over the picturesque locality of Curral dos Romeiros (‘pilgrims’ fold’).