The authors, Shirley and Mike Whitehead, settled in Madeira in 2002 and live in Jardim do Mar on the south west coast. Both born in Lancashire England, they lived for many years in Yorkshire where they pursued their interest in walking and the environment, particularly in West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales.Since moving to Madeira they have spent much of their time discovering the island's diverse landscape and its natural and cultural history, walking the levadas, forest trails, moorland and mountain tracks and coastal routes as well as visiting many of the towns, villages and hamlets across the island.Their previous walking guides, 'Shirley Whitehead's Madeira Walks' and 'Walk! Madeira' with Shirley & Mike Whitehead, were published by Discovery Walking Guides Ltd with subsequent editions produced in 2011 and 2012 respectively.They are also the authors of companion volume 'Madeira Walks Volume Two Challenging Trails and High Altitude Routes'.

Great book (by MickyD on 29 March 2019, Amazon Verified Purchase) This book is a must if you intend to go walking in Madeira. It sets out the most popular walks very clearly and is very useful in advising of the local transport to get to the start of each walk. Our first trip to Madeira and found it excellent (by Allen PF Norris on 02 January 2018, Amazon Verified Purchase) We took this little book with us for our first trip to Madeira and found it excellent. We did a guided walk first but found that this little book really gave excellent descriptions on its own. Rather typically I only found out we could have downloaded the gps way marks after we arrived but even without them the guide was clear. Anyway we were so taken with the island that we are returning in the spring to do some more walking using this little guide and yes this time I have downloaded the waypoints in advance. All in all a great little book. A must for Madeira walkers (by Paul C on 13 November 2017, Amazon verified purchase) Essential read for anyone planning to walk on Madeira, whether you want a leisurely stroll or something for the more experienced. Useful descriptions and clear directions including GPS waypoints, transport links and refreshment stops.

• Contents The Authors Acknowledgements Preface Adverse weather conditions Introduction Topography Climate The Levadas Flora and Fauna Walking Getting Around Places to Visit & Other Things To Do Symbols Rating Guide Map InformationWalk Locator Maps Map Notes & Legend Using GPS on Madeira THE WALKS,WALKS IN FUNCHAL & THE CENTRAL REGION1. Praia Formosa to Camara de Lobos 1 walker, 11/4 hours, 3km , ascents/descents negligible, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 4 (linear one way, circular with bus) 2. Romeiros to Jasmin Tea House and Palheiro Gardens 1 walker, 2 hours, 8km, ascents negligible, descents 100 metres,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 2 (linear one way, circular with bus) 3. Levada do Norte & Levada da Rabacas - Encumeada 1 walker, 2 hours, 6km, ascents & descents negligible,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)4. Levada do Norte: Estreito de Camera de Lobos - Cabo Girao 2 walker, 21/2 hours, 8km, ascents 35 metres, descents negligible,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 2 (linear one way)5. Levada dos Piornais - Madeira Shopping to Funchal Lido area 3 walker, 31/2 hours, 9km, ascents negligible, descents 240 metres,vertigo risk 3, refreshments 4 (linear one way)6. Levada dos Piornais - Santa Rita circular 2 walker, 2 hours, 5km, ascents & descents 160 metres, vertigorisk 3, refreshments 1 (circular)7. Eira do Serrado to Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) 2 walker, 11/4 hours, 2.5km, ascents negligible, descents 405metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way)8. Ecological Park to Monte (PR 3.1 Caminho Real do Monte) 3 walker, 2 hours, 5km, ascents 30 metres, descents 620 metres,vertigo risk 0, refreshments 3 (linear one way, circular with bus)9. Monte - Bom Sucesso - Funchal 3 walker, 2 hours, 7km, ascents 20 metres, descents 550 metres,vertigo risk 2, refreshments 0 (circular, with bus/Teleferico)10. Levada dos Tornos Monte - Babosas - Curral Romeiros 3 walker, 1 hour 50 mins, 6km, ascents & descents 200 metres,vertigo risk 3, refreshments 3 (circular) WALKS IN SOUTH EAST AND NORTH EAST REGION 11. Levada da Azenha - Caminho Velho do Castelo (PR23) 1 walker, 1 hour, 2.6km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)12. Sao Lourenco: Prainha - Pico da Piedade 1 walker, 1 hour, 3km, ascents & descents 120 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (circular) 13. Arco de Sao Jorge to Boaventura 2 walker, 13/4 hours, 4km, ascents 230 metres, descents 200metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way)14. Santana - Faja da Rocha do Navio 2 walker, 2 hours, 6km, ascents 50 metres, descents 420 metres,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 1 (circular, with Teleferico)15 Levada do Canical (East) 2 walker, 11/2 hours, 5km, ascents 20 metres, descents 230metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way)16. Levada do Castelejo, Sao Roque 2 walker, 3 hours, 8km, ascents & descents 50 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)17. Pico do Facho - Machico 3 walker, 11/4 hours, 3km, ascents 90 metres, descents 320 metres,vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way)18. The Old Trail to Canical 2/3 walker, 2 hours, 5.5km, ascents 90 metres, descents 310,metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way) WALKS IN CENTRAL EAST REGION 19. Vereda dos Balcoes - (PR11) 1 walker, 3/4 hour, 3km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 3 (linear out and back)20. Santana - Pico das Pedras to Queimadas 1 walker, 11/4 hours, 5km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)21. Abrigo de Pastor Circular - Poiso 1 walker, 11/2 hours, 4km, ascents & descents 120 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (circular)22. Santo da Serra - Serrado das Ameixieras - Madre de Agua 2 walker, 21/2 hours, 8km, ascents & descents 100 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (circular)23. Pico do Areeiro - Juncal Viewpoint - Ninha da Manta 2 walker, 11/2 hours, 3km, ascents & descents 150 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)24. Levada do Furado (PR10) Ribeiro Frio to Portela 3 walker, 31/2 hours, 11km, ascents negligible, descents 200metres, vertigo risk 1, refreshments 2 (linear one way)24A. Levada do Furado: Ribeiro Frio to Santa da Serra 3 walker, 4 hours, 14km, ascents neg. descents 190 metres, vertigorisk 1, refreshments 2 (linear one way)WALKS IN CENTRAL WEST REGION 25. Rabacal: Levada do Risco (PR6.1) 1 walker, 2 hours, 4.2km, ascents 20 metres, desents 240 metres,vertigo risk 0, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)26. Rabacal: Ribeira Grande 1 walker, 2 hours, 6km, ascents & descents 20 metres, vertigorisk 1, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)27. Levada do Paul - Cristo Rei - Fatima Chapel, Rabacal 1 walker, 31/2 hours, 10km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)28. Around Fanal 1 walker, 11/4 hours, 4km, ascents & descents 70 metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 0 (circular)29. Cristo Rei - Levada Bica da Cana 2 walker, 2 hours, 6km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 1, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)30. Vereda das Chao dos Louros - Sao Vicente Valley (PR22) 1 walker, 11/4 hours, 1.9km, ascents & descents 60 metres, vertigorisk 0, 0 refreshments (circular)31. Estanquinhos to Pico Ruivo do Paul 3 walker, 2 hours, 5km, ascents & descents 170 metres, vertigorisk 0, refreshments 0 (figure of eight circular)32. Fanal to Curral Falso - (PR14 Levada dos Cedros) 2 walker, 5 hours, 11.6km, ascents & descents 290 metres,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)33. Curral Falso to Ribeira da Janela - (PR15) 2 walker, 11/2 hours, 2.7km, ascents negligible, descents 440metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 1 (linear one way)34. Bica da Cana - Pinaculo - Bica da Cana 3 walker, 21/2 hours, 6km, ascents & descents 160 metres,vertigo risk 1, refreshments 0 (circular)35. Levada das 25 Fontes (PR6) via Calheta Tunnel 2 walker, 3 hours, 8km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 2, refreshments 0 (linear out and back)WALKS IN SOUTH WEST AND NORTH WEST REGION 36. Levada do Moinho - Achadas da Cruz - circular 1 walker, 2 hours, 6km, ascents & descents 100 metres, vertigorisk 1, refreshments 2 (circular)37. Santa - Porto Moniz circular 2 walker, 11/2 hours, 5km, ascents negligible, descents 462metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 5 (linear one way)38. Levada Nova - Faja da Ovelha to Ponta do Pargo 2/3 walker, 3 hours 10 mins, 10km, ascents 0m, descents 150metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 1 (linear one way)39. Levada da Ribeira da Janela -Lamaceiros 3 walker, 4 hours, 12km, ascents & descents negligible, vertigorisk 1, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)40. Ponta do Pargo to Cabo 2 walker, 31/4 hours, 8km, ascents & descents 225 metres,vertigo risk 0, refreshments 1 (linear out and back)41. Faja da Ovelha -Paul do Mar 3 walker, 21/4 hours, 7km, ascents 20 metres, descents 610metres, vertigo risk 0, refreshments 2 (linear one way)Glossary AppendicesA. Useful Information B. Gardens, Nature Reserves, Natural History, Museums, Festivals & Events C(1). Official Recommended Trails For Hikers C(2). Disabled Routes D. Reference Sources E. Bus Information Place Names Index

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   Levadaön

   Det jag uppskattar med denna bok är att man graderar risken för svindel (0-3) samt att man anger Waypoints med tidsangivelse från startpunkten, exvis Wp.3 35M. Eftersom de flesta vandringarna går efter levador så följer inte vattenrännan naturens profil utan går i jämn lutning. Detta innebär att risken för svindel ökar när man vandrar längs en ibland väldigt smal mur.

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   29 januari 2020