Walking guide Madeira Walks Volume One: Leisure Trails

Madeira is a beautiful destination for hikers, with a breathtaking diversity of landscapes; lush green slopes, towering volcanic peaks, dramatic gorges and high cliffs surprise and amaze the newcomer. Add to this the levada network, primeval forests, subtropical flora and beautifully landscaped gardens - no wonder the island is affectionately called "the floating garden of the Atlantic". Shirley Whitehead, Madeira's resident walking expert, has brought together more than 40 'Leisure Walks' adventures suitable for a wide range of abilities and age groups. Madeira Walks volume 1 offers a wide choice for every walker and explores the best areas the island has to offer. With Madeira Walks in your pocket, your visit to Madeira will be an unforgettable adventure. Each 'Leisure Walk' contains:- Route summary with a general overview of the route and access information; ratings for effort, time, distance, climbs/descents, refreshments and vertigo (where applicable), in an easy-to-see graphic box; fully detailed description of the walk, including frequent timings to ease navigation and check your progress; GPS waypoints at every key point on every route (depending on reception); full color map at scale 1:40,000 for each route, taken from the latest edition of Madeira Tour & Trail Map. Shirley is an expert on the flora of Madeira and describes the varied and exotic plant life we ​​encounter on every walk. For GPS users, Discovery Walking Guides offers free GPX waypoint files for Madeira walks as a zip file to download from the website.