Madeira is a wonderful destination for walkers offering a breathtaking diversity of landscapes; lushly verdant slopes towering volcanic peaks dramatic gorges & soaring cliffs surprise & amaze the newcomer Add the levada network primeval forests subtropical flora & the superb landscaped gardens
- little wonder that the island is fondly called " The floating garden of the Atlantic" Shirley Whitehead Madeira's resident walking expert has brought together over 40 ' Leisure Walks' adventures suitable for a wide range of abilities & age groups Madeira Walks volume 1 offers a wealth of choice for every walker & explores the best areas the island has to offer With Madeira Walks in your pocket your visit to Madeira becomes an unforgettable adventure Each ' Leisure Walk' description
Includes::- Route Summary giving overall view of the route & access information; Ratings for Effort Time Distance Ascents Descents Refreshments & Vertigo risk (where applicable) in an easy to see pictorial ' Summary' box; fully detailed walk description including frequent timings to aid navigation & check your progress; gps waypoints at every key point on every route (subject to reception); full colour 140000 scale mapping for each route taken from the latest edition of Madeira Tour & Trail Map Shirley is an expert on Madeira's flora describing the varied & exotic plant life we encounter on each Leisure Walk For gps users Discovery Walking Guides provides free gpx waypoint files for Madeira Walks as a zip file download from its website