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Walking on Madeira 3/e
Walking on Madeira 3/e
60 mountain and levada routes on Madeira and Porto Santo
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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 and high mountain peaks, plus three walks on neighbouring Porto Santo. There are routes to suit all abilities, from easy, level levada walks to steep and rugged mountain paths - some with exposed sections calling for a sure foot and 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 and there is the option to link routes to create longer outings and multi-day hikes. With a favourable climate and striking scenery, Madeira is a fantastic walking destination. The routes in this guide are spread across the whole island, and visitors may choose to base themselves in the capital, Funchal, or in one of the many smaller towns and villages. Regular flights and ferries link Madeira with Porto Santo, which boasts an exceptional sandy beach and pleasant, easy walking. The guide also outlines a day-cruise to the nearby uninhabited Ilhas Desertas. Comprehensive route description, overview statistics and sketch mapping are provided for each walk. There is practical advice on travel and transport, a basic map of central Funchal and fascinating notes of Madeira's geology, history, plants and wildlife. Useful contacts and a Portuguese-English glossary (including a menu decoder) can be found in the appendices.
By Paddy Dillon
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Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 296
Overview map Map key Preface Introduction Location Geology History Landscape Trees and flowers Birds Animals Parque Natural da Madeira Funchal and Monte Getting to Madeira Getting around Madeira Accommodation Porto Santo Currency Language Food and drink Weather Tourist information Health issues Emergencies Maps of Madeira Making multi-day trips Using this guide 1 Eastern Madeira Walk 1 Levada dos Tornos: Monte to Camacha Walk 2 Levada dos Tornos: Camacha to Quatro Estradas Walk 3 Levada da Serra: Campo do Pomar to Camacha Walk 4 Levada da Serra: Camacha to Santo da Serra Walk 5 Levada Nova from Santo da Serra Walk 6 Baia d'Abra and Ponta de Sao Lourenco Walk 7 Levada do Canical: Marocos to Canical Walk 8 Levada da Portela: Santo da Serra to Portela Walk 9 Vereda das Funduras: Portela to Marocos Walk 10 North Coast: Porto da Cruz to Ribeira Seca 2 Funchal to Santana Walk 11 Vereda da Penha d'aguia Walk 12 Levada do Furado: Portela to Ribeiro Frio Walk 13 Caminho Velha: Poiso to Porto da Cruz Walk 14 Faja da Nogueira and Levada da Serra Walk 15 Caminho Velha: Poiso to Santana Walk 16 Levada do Barreiro: Poco da Neve to Monte Walk 17 Levada da Negra: Poco da Neve to Barreira Walk 18 Levada do Curral: Curral das Freiras to Funchal Walk 19 Levada dos Piornais: Lombada to Funchal 3 The high mountains Walk 20 Boca da Encumeada to Achada do Teixeira Walk 21 Boca da Encumeada to Curral das Freiras Walk 22 Pico do Cedro and Pico do Areeiro Walk 23 Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Walk 24 Pico Ruivo, Vale da Lapa and Ilha Walk 25 Pico Ruivo, Queimadas and Santana Walk 26 Levada do Caldeirao Verde from Pico das Pedras Walk 27 Levada do Rei from Quebradas Walk 28 Santana, Calhau and Sao Jorge Walk 29 Boca da Encumeada and Pico Grande Walk 30 Colmeal and Pico Grande Walk 31 Faja dos Cardos to Faja do Penedo Walk 32 Boca da Encumeada to Colmeal 4 Jardim da Serra Walk 33 Boca da Encumeada to Marco e Fonte Walk 34 Boca da Corrida and Curral das Freiras Walk 35 Boca dos Namorados and Curral das Freiras Walk 36 Marco e Fonte to Fontes Walk 37 Terreiros from Boca da Corrida Walk 38 Crista do Espigao from Fontes Walk 39 Faja da Ribeira, Levada Norte and Boa Morte Walk 40 Levada do Norte: Boa Morte to Estreito de Camara de Lobos 5 Paul da Serra Walk 41 Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra from Estanquinhos Walk 42 Rabacal, Levada do Risco and 25 Fontes Walk 43 Levada do Paul: Rabacal to Cristo Rei Walk 44 Levada das Rabacas and Cascalho Walk 45 Caminho do Pinaculo e Folhadal Walk 46 Levada dos Cedros: Fanal to Ribeira da Janela Walk 47 Levada da Janela: Fonte do Bispo to Porto Moniz 6 Western Madeira Walk 48 Ponta do Pargo to Fonte do Bispo Walk 49 Levada do Moinho: Tornadouro to Ribeira da Cruz Walk 50 Levada da Calheta - Ponta do Pargo to Ponta do Pargo Walk 51 Levada da Calheta - Ponta do Pargo to Prazeres Walk 52 Caminho Real: Prazeres to Paul do Mar Walk 53 Levada da Calheta - Ponta do Pargo to Lombo dos Faias Walk 54 Levada da Calheta - Ponta do Sol to Ponta do Sol Walk 55 Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho from Ponta do Sol Walk 56 Levada Nova: Jangao to Ribeira Brava Walk 57 Lombo do Mouro to Ribeira Brava 7 Porto Santo Walk 58 Pico do Castelo, Pico do Facho and Pico Branco Walk 59 Campo de Baixo, Barbara Gomes and Eiras Walk 60 Ponta, Pico de Ana Ferreira, Pico do Espigao and Calheta Cruise to the Ilhas Desertas Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Language notes Appendix C Useful contacts
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