Get Free Shipping on orders over $79
Walking on Madeira : 60 mountain and levada routes on Madeira and Porto Santo - Paddy Dillon

Walking on Madeira

60 mountain and levada routes on Madeira and Porto Santo

By: Paddy Dillon

Paperback | 22 August 2018 | Edition Number 3

At a Glance

Paperback


RRP $47.99

$43.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $10.94 with

 or 

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

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.

About the Author

Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with over 90 guidebooks to his name, and contributions to 40 other publications. Paddy has visited Madeira several times over the years, exploring extensively and enjoying the vast variety of walking routes and landscape types around the islands.

More in Active Outdoor Pursuits

The Climber, Vol. 3 : The Climber - Jiro Nitta

RRP $33.99

$27.75

18%
OFF
Birdwatcher's Journal - Australian Geographic

RRP $24.99

$21.75

13%
OFF
Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of Australia & New Zealand : Epic - Lonely Planet
Rough Guides Singapore : Travel Guide with eBook - Rough Guides
The Old Ways : Journey on Foot - Robert Macfarlane

RRP $26.99

$22.99

15%
OFF
Australian Bushcraft : Guide to Survival and Camping - Richard Graves
Rough Guides Vietnam : Travel Guide with eBook - Rough Guides

RRP $39.99

$32.99

18%
OFF
The Fisherman : A chilling supernatural horror epic - John Langan
Powder : The Greatest Ski Runs on the Planet - Patrick Thorne

RRP $69.99

$52.75

25%
OFF
Fire To Fork : Adventure Cooking - Harry Fisher

RRP $39.95

$33.75

16%
OFF
New Zealand (Aotearoa) : Lonely Planet Travel Guide : 22nd Edition - Lonely Planet
Endurance : Shackleton's Incredible Voyage : Voyages Promotion - Alfred Lansing
Epic Hikes of the World : Lonely Planet Travel Guide : 1st Edition - Lonely Planet Travel Guide