Walking on Madeira

Author: Paddy Dillon
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783626607
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 394

Book Description
A guidebook to 60 day walks on the Portuguese island of Madeira and neighbouring Porto Santo. Covering mountains, coast, laurisilva cloud forest and levadas (irrigation channels), routes range from easy strolls to more strenuous mountain hikes, some calling for a good head for heights. Walks range from 4 to 27km (2–17 miles) with options to combine routes to create longer days out. Sketch maps are included for each walk Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport Highlights include an ascent of Pico de Areeiro, Madeira’s highest peak Easy access from Funchal

Walk! Madeira

Author: Shirley Whitehead
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904946694
Category : Walking
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Walk! Madeira completely revised to account for the storm damage and forest fires of 2010.

Walk and Eat Madeira

Author: John Underwood
Publisher: Sunflower
ISBN: 9781856913874
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
These pocket-sized, full-colour guides, illustrated with hundreds of photographs, are designed for short-break holidays. They describe walks and recommend restaurants/hotels en route. Following each restaurant entry is one or more of their recipes to made in self-catering accommodation or at home.

Landscapes of Madeira

Author: John Underwood
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 9781856912006
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Winner of the Thomas Cook Travel Guide Award, John and Pat Underwood's guide to Madeira makes essential reading, whether you choose to tour the island by car or explore on foot.

Walking in Cyprus

Author: Nike Werstroh
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783625511
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 270

Book Description
A guidebook to 44 walks on Cyprus. Exploring the striking scenery of both the south and north of the island, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options suitable for beginner and experienced walker alike. Walks range from 3 to 20km (2–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–7 hours. They are spread across the island and include the Akamas Peninsula, the central Troodos mountains and the Kyrenia/Besparmak mountains of the north. Clear route description illustrated with 1:40,000 mapping GPX files available to download Information on refreshments, access and parking provided for each route Highlights include UNESCO-listed churches and monasteries Notes on local history, religion, plants and wildlife

Walking on the Azores

Author: Paddy Dillon
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783627905
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 397

Book Description
A comprehensive guide to walking in the Portuguese Azores, an archipelago of nine lush green islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. The 70 routes cover the three island groups: the Eastern Group (São Miguel and Santa Maria), Central Group (Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial) and Western Group (Flores and Corvo). Routes range from hour-long strolls to full-day outings and most use the islands' network of official waymarked trails, including sections of the multi-day GR1. Also included is an ascent of Pico, the highest mountain on Portuguese territory. The guidebook gives lots of practical information on travel to the Azores and between the different islands, as well as getting around by public transport. Full route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50,000 map extracts, plus notes on refreshment opportunities and local points of interest. The routes promise verdant green landscapes and astounding volcanic landforms, taking in forests, rocky slopes, cliff coast and waterfalls as well as a rich built heritage including churches, forts, windmills and harbours. Whether you prefer a single-base trip or an island-hopping adventure, you'll find stunning scenery at every turn. The mild climate makes this an ideal destination for year-round walking.

Walking in Portugal

Author: Simon Whitmarsh
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783625740
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description
A guidebook to 40 walks spread throughout Portugal, with a focus on the country’s many natural and national parks. Walks are graded from easy to challenging, with options to suit most abilities and ambitions. The walks range from 5 to 46km (3–29 miles), with the two longest routes offering optional overnight stops; the day walks can be enjoyed in 2–11 hours. A handful of routes are easily accessible from Lisbon, with others covering Peneda-Gerês National Park, Serra da Estrela Nature Park and the Algarve. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 maps GPX files available to download Information on refreshments, access and parking Local points of interest and background notes about Portugal Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket

Walking on La Palma

Author: Paddy Dillon
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1783626984
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 334

Book Description
A guidebook to day walks and treks on La Palma. Exploring the beautiful scenery of this Canary Island, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The 34 day walks range from 6 to 32km (4–20 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–10 hours. The GR131 trek crosses all seven of the Canary Islands, and the La Palma section is described in 3 stages covering 68km (42 miles). The GR130, a circular long-distance walk around La Palma, is also included, covering 167km (104 miles) over 8 stages. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport Highlights include Caldera de Taburiente national park Part of a 5-volume Cicerone series on the whole of the Canary Islands

Madeira

Author: Rolf Goetz
Publisher: Bergverlag Rother GmbH
ISBN: 9783763348114
Category : Madeira (Madeira Islands)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

The Living Age

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 814

Book Description