Walking in Madeira

Rising steep and rocky from the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is a compact and mountainous island. A rich and varied selection of walks on Madeira, including levada walks, steep volcanic ridge walks, cliff walks and valley walks. Also covers the neighbouring island of Porta Santo.

Walking in Madeira

50 mountain, coastal and lavada walks

Author

Paddy Dillon

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852843342

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£12.00

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Seasons

Suitable for year-round walking.

Centres

Funchal is the main centre. Pousadas are located throughout the island; a mountain refuge near the top of Pico Ruivo; camping at Porto Moniz. Wild camping requires a permit.

Difficulty

All grades from level lavada walks to strenuous mountain walking.

Must See

Picos de Madeira, a classic high-level mountain route, ‘25 Fontes’, rugged skylines, the Parc Natural da Madeira, levadas, bananas, unfailingly friendly people.

'What an eye-opener this book turned out to be! Madeira is a holiday destination that is usually associated with an older clientele but Paddy Dillon opens up the country with fifty mountain, coastal and lavada walks that should appeal to all ages: levadas being old watercourses.'