The Azores at 1:50, 000 on a set of two double-sided, contoured & GPS compatible maps from Kompass, with grading of hiking trails according to the difficulty of the terrain, plus places of interest & facilities including campsites & selected hotels, beaches & watersport sites, golf courses, local bus stops, etc. One map covers São Jorge, Pico, Faial, Corvo, Flores & Santa Maria; the other presents São Miguel – Terceira & Graciosa are included on both sheets. Topography is shown by contours at 40m intervals, enhanced by relief shading plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain & vegetation. The maps also indicate protected areas. An overprint highlights hiking trails, indicating steep sections. A wide range of symbols shows various facilities & places of interest, including camping sites & selected hotels/restaurants, holiday villages, beaches & watersport sites, botanical gardens, bicycle hire, golf courses, etc. Road network shows locations of bus stops & car parks. The maps have a 2km UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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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! ...

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! ...

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! ...

The Azores in New Holland’s Globetrotter Travel Guide series, comprising a range of practical & accessible guides to a number of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Globetrotter guides incorporate essential information in an easy-to-carry & easy-to-reference format. They provide visitors with an introduction highlighting the country’s ‘must see’ areas, allowing readers to make the most of their time away. Presented in a paperback PVC format, each guide in the series provides vital tips for visitors &

Includes:: information on the best places to stay, eat & shop, star-rated top attractions, detailed regional profiles & recommendations of the best tours & excursions. Individual titles also have a separate, pull-out overview map in the rear pocket of the guide that serves as a companion to the book itself. An introductory section profiles the destination with details of the l&, a brief history, government & economy & the people. Every chapter is summarised in the ‘ At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. There is also a Travel Tips section at the back of each guide providing practical guidance & information on tourist information services, entry requirements, customs, health requirements, getting there, what to pack, money matters, accommodation, transport, business hours, time difference, electricity, health precautions, useful phrases, personal safety, emergencies, etiquette & tipping.

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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’ topography by altitude colouring with contours, numerous spot heights & names of mountain ranges. Road network

Includes:: unsurfaced roads & local tracks. Selected hiking trails are also marked. A wide range of symbols highlights various places of interest, including UNESCO heritage sites, churches, forts & castles, viewpoints & natural curiosities, caves, beaches, golf courses, campsites, etc. Each island has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 5’ & a separate index of place names. Map legend

Includes:: English.*” World Mapping Project”* is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries & regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic & tourist information.



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