Walking in Madeira and Porto Santo - 60 day walks

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Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
14 Feb 2013
Edition
Second
ISBN
9781852845315
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ISBN (10)
1852845317
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.9cm
Weight
380g
Pages
320
Originally Published
8 Jan 2009

Walking in Madeira

60 routes on Madeira and Porto Santo by Paddy Dillon

A walking guide to Madeira and Porto Santo, volcanic islands which bask in sunny solitude in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The 60 day routes explore the dramatic cliff coastline, wander along level levada paths, penetrate dense laurisilva forests and traverse stone-paved paths from peak to peak in the high mountains. More...

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A walking guide to Madeira and Porto Santo, volcanic islands which bask in sunny solitude in the Atlantic Ocean, far removed from Europe and Africa. A popular holiday destination for decades, the islands now attract more adventurous travellers keen to walk and trek.

This fully updated second edition contains 60 routes which explore the dramatic cliff coastline, wander along level levada paths, penetrate dense laurisilva forests and traverse stone-paved paths from peak to peak in the high mountains. Now taking account of sweeping changes around modern-day Madeira, including the new network of underground road tunnels, the guide includes full information about bus routes and accommodation, food and drink along the walks.

•    a comprehensive introduction to Madeira and Porto Santo in 7 sections
•    lavishly illustrated with photographs and contoured maps, showing options for linking routes for longer treks
•    almost 800km (500 miles) of walking on a variety of terrains
 

Activities

walking, trekking, backpacking

Seasons

all year round; hot and humid but not excessively so; slight risk of snow in winter

Centres

Funchal, Monte, Porto Santo

Difficulty

routes for all abilities; steep terrain in many cases but many routes linear and downhill; some exposure on steep slopes; routes can be linked for backpacking

Must See

laurisilva forests, Parque Natural da Madeira, Fanal, Ponta de São Lourenço
 
 
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