Madeira 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 ...

These are stylish guides to island getaways, thematically rather than geographically organized. The chapters are thematic essays with helpful hints & information on making the most of your island experience. Each chapter will feature a map tailored to its theme. Chapter 1 will feature the physical isl&, its location, climate, geology & geography. Chapter 2 covers the island's culture, including its people, religions, festivals, music, dance, arts & crafts, architecture, history, population, official languages, currency, etc. Chapter 3 deals with accommodation, giving a range of the best hotels & resorts & supplying information on facilities & services. Chapter 4 gives advice on where, when & how to shop, & a profile of the best buys, with features on indigenous arts & crafts. Chapter 5 covers the island's cuisine & top restaurants, & also offers advice on where to shop for food. Chapter 6 features sports & other activities available on the isl&, including offshore activities such as diving & sailing. At the end of the book, there will be a Travel Tips section covering practical matters such as transport, useful information, contact details, language information, & a calendar of holidays & festivals. ...

This pocket-sized full-colour guide to walking in Madeira is designed for visitors who would like to combine some enticing walks with the best local cooking. Many of the walks are along the `levada` paths so beloved of visitors. Levadas are watercourses that carry rainfall from the mountains to irrigate the cultivated terraces. But even `non-walkers` will appreciate the recommendations for eating out in Madeira. For each suggested restaurant there is a photograph of the decor & one of their dishes, plus sample menu, price guide, opening times & a recipe for one of their specialities. Other sections include: planning your trip, logistics on arrival, local markets & specialities, glossary of local food terms, & a restaurant mini-vocabulary. A special feature is the emphasis on natural local foods suitable for those with food intolerances. All recipes have been made by the authors & are known to `work`. The 13 walks are dotted all around the isl&, & are of the easy-to-moderate grade. But note: There is some overlapping of walk routes between this book & ` Landscapes of Madeira` by the same authors. Do check the contents of both guides to compare coverage & see which book might best suit you. ...

Experience all of Madeira`s attractions with this up-to-date, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- that`s what Marco Polo Guides are all about. You`ll discover fabulous hotels, restaurants, trendy places, the best night life, plus shopping tips, suggestions for those on a tight budget, tips for travel with kids & ideas for sports & other activities. Also contains: the Perfect Route, Festivals & Events, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, plus a Portuguese phrasebook & comprehensive index. Marco Polo Madeira presents an island with varied landscapes almost like no other. The guide leads you along spectacular coasts, through green valleys, ancient juniper forests & to impressive summits. But it isn`t just nature lovers who`ll find Madeira a paradise: in the capital, Funchal, shopping & culture are both at large, while beaches & lidos are ideal for relaxing. The Insider Tips reveal how you can see Madeira from above, & the Best Of pages highlight unique aspects of Madeira, recommend things to do for free, have tips for rainy days & for where you can relax & unwind. The Perfect Route takes you right across the isl&, visiting the best places en route. You`ll find out What`s Hot on the island & which websites, blogs & apps can tell you more. The Trips & Tours chapter takes you to cascading waterfalls & though a largely virgin wilderness where fitness & sureness of foot are essential. In Sports & Activities you`ll find all the contact details for pursuits such as canyoning & parasailing alongside more established pastimes of hiking & water sports. The Dos & Don`ts tell you why even men shouldn`t walk around without a top on & why women can leave their high heels at home. Marco Polo Madeira provides comprehensive coverage of the isl&. To help you get around there`s a detailed road atlas, maps of Funchal & the island`s bus routes in the back cover, plus a handy pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!
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Madeira on a double-sided map from Discovery Walking Guides combining a contoured & GPS compatible map of the island highlighting hiking trails & access to various locations by public transport, with on the reverse a map of Greater Funchal with local bus routes, plus extensive information on the island’s bus services. On one side the whole island is shown at 1:60, 000 on a map which is a reduced version of the publishers’ mapping at 1:40, 000 (available separately either on paper or waterproof). Topography in this version is presented by contours at 100m with additional altitude colouring plus plenty of spot heights. The highlighting for hiking trails distinguishes between routes described in the publishers’ “ Madeira Walks” guides to the island & other trails, plus indicates particularly vertiginous sections. Symbols mark locations of selected rural hotels & bars/restaurants, campsites, picnic areas, viewpoints, etc. Finely graded road network indicates narrow roads & dirt tracks, & shows locations of petrol stations. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals & is indexed. In this version, the map also has additional overprint indicating bus numbers serving various locations, plus several panels with notes and/or timetables for Sam & Rodoeste services. On the reverse is a road map of the Greater Funchal area with a locator index for 68 hotels. Additional panels provide timetable details for the country bus services operated by SAM Buses, Rodoeste Buses, Transportes Publicos Interurbana Servic, & Automoveis do Canico. Current 6th edition of this title also

Includes:: details of the ` Electric Eco` free buses operating in central Funchal along with the new ` Tourist Sightseeing` bus service. Further notes include information on using the bus services & details of the cable car services.

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Madeira in the Essential Guide Series from the AA exploring the best places to see & things to do in a range of popular destinations. Each illustrated, pocket-sized guide is divided into five sections
- the essence of the area, planning your trip, the best places to see, best things to do & an exploration of notable highlights, organised by area. An introductory chapter profiles each destination &

Includes:: notes on local cuisine & recommendations for short breaks. A planning section advises on pre-trip preparations & getting there & around as well as outlining useful language tips & what


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Madeira in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both across the isl&, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Madeira will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. You can rely on dozens of Top 10 lists
- from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events & festivals
- there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars & places to shop. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs & explore every corner effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Madeira & its free pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Madeira
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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Madeira will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you`re looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. You can rely on dozens of Top 10 lists
- from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events & festivals
- there`s even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars & places to shop. You`ll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs & explore every corner effortlessly with this guide & its free pull-out map.

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Madeira on a large, indexed, touring & sightseeing map from Freytag & Berndt at 1:40, 000 with prominent highlighting for scenic roads, hiking routes, picturesque locations & places of interest, plus a street plan of central Funchal & a booklet with descriptions of best sights, etc. Place names & road numbers are in larger size font than found on other maps of the isl&. Topography is presented by contours enhanced by relief shading, with numerous spot heights & names of geographical features. Boldly presented road network

Includes:: local roads or tracks, gives distances on main routes, & shows gradients on steep sections. Scenic routes are prominently marked. Hiking trails are also highlighted & where appropriate annotated with their official waymarking route numbers. The map indicates picturesque towns & villages, with the islands’ best sights described in the accompanying booklet attached to the cover & clearly marked on the map itself by large icons. A wide range of other icons indicate various places of interest. A separate inset at the same scale as the main map shows Porto Santo with similar presentation. For GPS, the map has a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at intervals of 2’. The booklet provides an index which also gives for each location its GPS waypoints. Also provided is a street plan showing main sights in Funchal. Map legend & the descriptions in the booklet include English. Please note: the same map is also published by Freytag & Berndt enlarged to 1:30, 000 & presented on smaller size, double-sided sheet. Accompanying booklet

Includes:: descriptions of seven hiking routes.



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