The Rother walking guide to the Azores explores some of the finest walking opportunities on the coast & in the mountains of the nine Azorean islands; Santa Maria, Sao Miguel, Pico, Faial, Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Flores & Corvo. Introductory sections profile the destination, with background information on the inhabitants of the islands, history, festivities, gastronomy, culture, language, economy, nature & the environment, geography & geology & flora & fauna. A ' Touristic Information' section also provides details of the best time to visit, getting there, travel within the Azores, accommodation, useful addresses & telephone numbers, visa information, holidays, sports, currency, opening hours & other useful information. Each chapter is arranged geographically by island &

Includes:: an Information box with an overview of the isl&, giving details of population, capital, area, length, coastline & highest point. Individual walks have a gradient diagram as well as as Freytag & Berndt cartography highlighting the route. Extensive descriptions of each walking route are also provided.

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Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map of the Azores with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Each island is shown separately, indicating sea routes to the remaining islands, & the whole group is shown together on a small inset. Road network is easy to see on a clear base which shows the islands ...

The Azores map at 1:50, 000 on a large double sided road map from Turinta with cartography from Freytag & Berndt, shows the islands both individually & as a group with the surrounding islands. This map shows main & minor roads, motorways & toll roads, sections under construction or closed to traffic. Conveniently highlighted are scenic routes, gradients on steep roads, driving distances in kilometres, petrol & service stations etc. Railway lines are marked & international & local airports are indicated as well as ferry connections to the other islands. Relief shading, spot heights & colouring and/or graphics provide a good presentation of the islands topography. Natural reserves are marked & symbols indicate various places of interest & facilities, e.g. museums, churches & castles, viewpoints, beaches, campsites & motels, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2' intervals. A small inset shows the islands together as a group & ferry & domestic airlines connection within the islands. The multilingual legend

Includes:: English. Please note: maps of the Azores by Turinta & by Freytag & Berndt use identical cartography, although the Turinta version does not include A booklet with an index & descriptions of sights.

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The Azores in the Sunflower Landscapes guide series; exploring the best walking & touring possibilities in the region or area. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate & plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide is structured in two main parts ...

Lying between New York & Lisbon & sometimes referred to as Europe's best kept secret, the Azores are verdant, tranquil, diverse, exquisitely beautiful & always welcoming. These nine green islands are the embodiment of old-world charm & include an elegant capital, remote villages, glittering blue coastlines & spectacular volcanic landscapes. Bradt's Azores is the only publication in English that not only provides details of travel & activities, but also gives in-depth background information about the archipelago's discovery, settlement & subsequent social history. David Sayers outlines how the archipelago erupted from beneath the ocean some five million years ago. Revised throughout, this new edition also

Includes:: in-depth sections on whaling, fishing & agriculture, climate, & geology. There is now a wide choice of accommodation, from 4-star hotels to small family-run affairs, simple pensions, rented cottages & B& Bs
- all detailed in the guide. Tourism services have expanded with greater numbers of marked walking trails, enhanced opportunities for diving, whale watching & adventurous activities such as sea kayaking & jeep safaris, & excellent new museums. The islands remain an outstanding destination for walkers & lovers of nature & the simple life. Tourism has not been allowed to spoil the archipelago & the islands retain much of their traditional charm
- they are not a beach destination, & there is little nightlife or commercial entertainment. With this guide visitors can discover the best walks, tour Europe's westernmost coast
- the island of Flores
- visit Europe's only tea plantations or step into the hot springs & gurgling mud pools of Furnas. Brimming with practical information this new edition of The Azores is the perfect guide to these garden-like islands.





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Bradt`s Azores guidebook is the only comprehensive guidebook to the nine-island archipelago, a nature-lovers` wilderness perched at the western extremity of Europe in the mid-Atlantic, & one of the best places in the world for whale watching. This new edition continues to provide the strong geological & botanical information that is so integral to the islands & essential for all nature lovers, but it also has an expanded focus taking in the l&- & sea-based activities which have become a significant part of the Azores tourism offering in the past few years. Also included is all of the practical information needed to make the most of these new opportunities, plus a full update on the accommodation upgrades that have taken place in recent times to cater for the influx of new visitors. Green, & with a mild climate throughout the year thanks to the Gulf Stream, each island has its own attractions & identity. Safe & welcoming, the islands are drawing in a whole new group of visitors, mainly from Europe & the USA, attracted by the diversity of outdoor activities, easier accessibility & improvements to the visitor infrastructure. The Azores volcanic origin make for a rugged, diverse landscape, a suitable backdrop for excellent walking, mountain-biking & canyoning, while whale-watching, kayaking, windsurfing & fishing provide off-shore opportunities for independent travellers & adventurous families alike. The islands` 500 year history is well-documented in a host of museums, allowing visitors to learn about the fluctuating fortunes & strategic importance of the archipelago across the centuries. Attractive architecture, carefully preserved festivals, three islands with UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status, an interesting range of flora & many botanical gardens are all covered in this guide. ...

This large double-sided road map of the Azores, at 1:50, 000 from Freytag & Berndt, shows the islands both individually & as a group & comes with an attached index & concise leisure guide booklet. This map shows main & minor roads, motorways & toll roads, sections under construction or closed to traffic. Conveniently highlighted are scenic routes, gradients on steep roads, driving distances in kilometres, petrol & service stations etc. Railway lines are marked & international & local airports are indicated as well as ferry connections to the other islands. Relief shading, spot heights & colouring and/or graphics provide a good presentation of the islands topography. Natural reserves are marked & symbols indicate various places of interest & facilities, e.g. museums, churches & castles, viewpoints, beaches, campsites & motels, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2` intervals. A small inset shows the islands together as a group & ferry & domestic airlines connection within the islands. The multilingual booklet, which

Includes:: English, contains an index listing all the localities with their postcodes & GPS coordinates & a brief description of main tourist sights.* Please note: maps of the Azores by Turinta & by Freytag & Berndt use identical cartography, although the Turinta version does not include the booklet with an index & descriptions of sights.

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We are able to source a wide range of courtesy flags. Flags are available in many sizes & can be sewn or printed on 100% Ministry Of Defence Standard Woven & Knitted Polyester. Flags are supplied with rope & toggle. If you would like more information, have a custom size request or cannot find a desired product, please email us at maritime@stanfords.co.uk. We will be glad to help! ...

We are able to source a wide range of courtesy flags. Flags are available in many sizes & can be sewn or printed on 100% Ministry Of Defence Standard Woven & Knitted Polyester. Flags are supplied with rope & toggle. If you would like more information, have a custom size request or cannot find a desired product, please email us at maritime@stanfords.co.uk. We will be glad to help! ...