Guide to walking on La Palma. In total 45 day walks are described ranging from 7 to 32km in length, & covering a wide variety of terrain. Although La Palma is one of the smaller Canary Islands, there are routes of all types from easy strolls to hands-on scrambling, from simple day walks to long-distance treks on rocky mountain paths, including the GR130, which circumnavigates the isl&, & the isl&-hopping GR131. With full route descriptions, including custom-made maps, refreshment options & transport for each walk, accommodation, useful contacts & a Spanish-English glossary. The book also

Includes:: lots of background information on geology, wildlife, plants & flowers. The circular GR130 trail takes about a week to complete & can be started & finished at any point around the isl&. The GR131 trail is exclusively high level & mountainous, requiring careful planning. The dramatic volcanic landscape of La Palma, reputed to be one of the steepest islands in the world, is little-known outside the Canaries, but offers an ideal winter walking destination for walkers of most abilities, featuring rocky treks & mountain paths.

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This guide describes a varied selection of 57 walks on the Portuguese island of Madeira, exploring the dramatic cliff coastline, scenic levadas (irrigation channels), dense laurisilva `cloud` forests & high mountain peaks, plus three walks on neighbouring Porto Santo. There are routes to suit all abilities, from easy, level levada walks to steep & rugged mountain paths
- some with exposed sections calling for a sure foot & good head for heights. Since the steep terrain of Madeira does not easily support circular walks, many of the routes are linear, however most can be accessed by public transport & there is the option to link routes to create longer outings & multi-day hikes. With a favourable climate & striking scenery, Madeira is a fantastic walking destination. The routes in this guide are spread across the whole isl&, & visitors may choose to base themselves in the capital, Funchal, or in one of the many smaller towns & villages. Regular flights & ferries link Madeira with Porto Santo, which boasts an exceptional sandy beach & pleasant, easy walking. The guide also outlines a day-cruise to the nearby uninhabited Ilhas Desertas. Comprehensive route description, overview statistics & sketch mapping are provided for each walk. There is practical advice on travel & transport, a basic map of central Funchal & fascinating notes of Madeira`s geology, history, plants & wildlife. Useful contacts & a Portuguese-English glossary (including a menu decoder) can be found in the appendices.
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This guidebook describes 33 half- & full day walks on the islands of Malta, Gozo & Comino. Basking in the Mediterranean sunshine between Sicily & Africa, the islands have a colourful & complex history from the Neolithic & the Medieval to the present day. The routes range from 2.5-30km, beginning with a short heritage trail around the city of Valletta. Then follows a series of walks around the coastline of Malta, with a final few moving inland to explore the island`s interior, before a description of the Heritage Trail around Mdina & Rabat. Malta may be known as a tourist destination but it also offer plenty of historic walks, stunningly beautiful & dramatic architecture & excellent scenery, especially around the cliffs & coastlines. Walks on Gozo start with a heritage trail around Victoria, followed by a clockwise exploration of spectacular coastal walking that allows a complete circuit of the isl&. The final walk on Gozo wanders over a series of little hills further inl&, while the last walk in the book might be the best of them all: a circuit around the lovely little island of Comino. The guidebook also gives details of accommodation, transport & tourist information. ...

“ Walking on Naxos” the Walking the Greek Islands series from Dieter Graf describes 25 of the most beautiful of Naxos’ old walking trails. The guide

Includes:: introductory sections on the island itself, including facts on flora, fauna & geology. The routes descriptions are accompanied by GPS data, route photos for better orientation. Small maps with basic contour lines, spot heights & points of interest such as churches & any local facilities show each route.

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This full-colour walking guidebook is intended to reveal the contrasts confronted by walkers on the Greek island of Rhodes
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Walking on the Amalfi Coast describes 32 day-walks, ranging from 3km to 11km in length. The walks explore the Sorrento Peninsula, Amalfi Coast & Monti Lattari, as well as the islands of Capri & Ischia in the Gulf of Naples. The whole area is crisscrossed by ancient mule tracks, pilgrim routes & goat tracks, offering a variety of walking from family strolls to strenuous treks across terrain from paved paths to verdant hillside paths & rough volcanic scree. Split into the five sections of Ischia, Capri, Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi, each walk is accompanied by relevant public transport information as well as a sketch map. The book also provides local & practical information, accommodation options & an Italian-English glossary. The steep southern edge of the Sorrento peninsula, famous for its medieval villages perched atop plunging cliffs, with their near-vertical vineyards & lemon orchards, is recognised as a World Heritage Site. This coastline, the rugged landscape behind, crowned by the Monti Lattari, & the idyllic islands of Capri & Ischia together make a perfect holiday destination for walkers. ...

This guidebook describes 50 circular walks & scrambles exploring the Costa Blanca mountains, around the resorts of Alicante, Benidorm & Calp. These routes range from gentle strolls to demanding days with steep climbs, & from 3-20km in distance. The Mediterranean coast is one of Europe`s most popular winter sun adventure destinations. In general UK visitors are best suited to the heat from late autumn to early spring. Beyond the beaches & high rises lies a completely different world of accessible, rocky mountains & knife-edge ridges that stretch away in long chains of gleaming white limestone pinnacles, & the range of walks ensures that everyone can enjoy this spectacular Spanish landscape. Walking on Costa Blanca also

Includes:: background information on local geology, wildlife & history, & planning details on where to go, where to stay & what to take.

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A guidebook to 33 walking routes on the beautiful Isle of Wight, including the 70 mile Coastal Path
- a complete circuit of the
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A guidebook to 80 walking routes on Scotland`s Northern Isles of Orkney & Shetl&. Routes are described on the islands of Orkney (Orkney Mainl&, Hoy, South Ronaldsay, Burray, Rousay, Eday, Westray, Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay) & the islands of Shetland (Shetland Mainl&, West Burra, East Burra, Foula, Fair Isle, Isle of Noss, Bressay, Whalsay, Papa Stour, Muckle Roe, Out Skerries, Esha Ness, Yell, Fetlar & Unst). Routes vary in length from 1 mile to 16 miles, with something to suit all abilities. Offering a variety of landscapes together with a wealth of remarkable archaeological sites such as Skara Brae & Jarlshof, Orkney & Shetland are a walker`s dream. Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by clear OS mapping & a time estimate for completing each route. The book

Includes:: plenty of information on the region`s wildlife, archaeology & history, as well as practical tips such as when to go, what to take & getting to & around Orkney & Shetl&. Quiet, remote & abounding in rare plants & wildlife, together with some of the world`s most fascinating archaeological sites, Orkney & Shetland offer a treasure trove of natural & historic wonders, & makes an ideal walking holiday destination.

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London`s hidden
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