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Walking in Madeira (Cicerone Guides)
Full title: | Walking in Madeira (Cicerone Guides) |
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ISBN: | 9781852845315 |
ISBN 10: | 1852845317 |
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Publisher: | Cicerone Press Limited |
Edition: | 1 |
Num. pages: | 315 |
Binding: | Paperback |
Language: | en |
Published on: | 2010 |
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Synopsis
Rising steep and rocky from the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is a compact and mountainous island. Criss-crossed by a network of old paths and tracks, it is remarkably accessible and scenic. Enjoying a sub-tropical climate, it is suitable for year-round walking. As a result of volcanic activity it can be steep, but high ridges and the cliffs of its Atlantic coast are always in view. Water is conveyed around the island in flower-fringed levadas, their banks offering anything from a gentle stroll to an exposed cliff walk. This guide book includes a rich and varied selection of walks on Madeira, and also covers the neighboring island of Porto Santo.