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Explore Corsica the Easy Way – On Foot and by CarDiscover Corsica with the guide that’s been trusted by travellers for many years. The Sunflower Corsica guide is more than a walking book – it’s your complete regional companion for strolling, hiking and scenic driving, helping you explore this remarkable Mediterranean island at your own pace.Corsica is an island of extraordinary contrasts, where mountains rise almost 3000m from the sea and wild, unspoilt landscapes stretch from coast to interior. This established guide helps visitors uncover dazzling white-sand beaches, pink granite coves, deep gorges, forested valleys and traditional hill villages with confidence. From pine forests and chestnut groves to crystal-clear river pools and dramatic cliffs, Corsica offers some of the most diverse scenery in the Mediterranean.Ideal for anyone planning a Corsican walking holiday, whether you want to follow coastal paths, tackle challenging mountain routes or explore the island by scenic road, this guide helps you experience more of Corsica with less effort.Why choose Sunflower Corsica:70 long and short walks for all abilities- From easy coastal strolls and village walks to more demanding mountain hikes, every route is clearly graded so you can choose the walks that suit you best.Fully checked for every edition- Every route is revisited by the author to ensure accuracy, safety and up-to-date guidance, with the latest changes and traveller feedback available via Sunflower’s online update service.Unique car tours included - 10 scenic driving routes allow you to experience Corsica’s most breathtaking landscapes, making this guide ideal for both walkers and touring holidaymakers.Easy-to-use maps - Large-scale topographical walking maps help you understand the surrounding terrain and navigate with confidence. A fold-out touring map is also included for easy reference.Satnav & GPS ready - Free downloadable GPS tracks and satnav coordinates guide you directly to the start of each walk.Turn every outing into a great day out - Enjoy handpicked picnic spots and recommendations that help you make the most of Corsica’s stunning scenery.Ideal for flexible travel - Public transport timetables are included, making it easy to link walks together or explore without relying on a hire car every day.Unlike purely technical hiking guides, Sunflower Guides are designed for enjoyment, reliability, flexibility and discovery. Whether you’re seeking a gentle coastal walk, a challenging mountain ascent or a scenic drive through one of Europe’s most beautiful islands, everything is designed to help you make the most of your time in Corsica.

Explore La Palma the Easy Way – On Foot and by CarDiscover La Palma with the guide that’s been trusted by travellers for many years. The Sunflower La Palma guide is more than a walking book – it’s your complete island companion for strolling, hiking and scenic driving, helping you explore at your own pace.Fully updated after the authors’ latest trip, and with every walk rechecked, this established guide helps visitors uncover La Palma’s lush forests, volcanic landscapes and dramatic coastlines with confidence.Ideal for anyone planning a La Palma walking holiday, from coastal paths and forest trails to volcanic routes in Caldera de Taburiente National Park and flexible day trips, this guide helps you see more of the island with less effort.Why choose Sunflower La Palma:48 long and short walks for all abilities - From easy coastal strolls and laurel forest paths to more challenging volcanic hikes, all clearly graded so you can pick what suits youFully checked for every edition - Every route is revisited by the author to ensure accuracy, safety and up-to-date guidance, with the latest changes and traveller feedback available via Sunflower’s online update serviceUnique car tours included - 4 scenic driving routes for when you want to explore further or take a break from walkingEasy-to-use maps - Large-scale topographical maps with clearly marked waypoints, plus a pull-out map for convenience. A Santa Cruz de La Palma town plan is also included, highlighting key access pointsSatnav & GPS ready - Free, downloadable GPS tracks plus satnav coordinates to get you straight to the startTurn every outing into a great day out - Handpicked picnic spots and ideas to help you slow down and enjoy the sceneryIdeal for flexible travel - Public transport timetables included, perfect if you don’t want to hire a car every dayUnlike purely technical hiking guides, Sunflower Guides are designed for enjoyment, reliability, flexibility and discovery. Whether you want a short scenic walk, a full day out or a relaxed drive with spectacular views, everything is created to help you make the most of your time in La Palma.

Explore Gran Canaria the Easy Way – On Foot and by CarDiscover Gran Canaria with the guide that’s been trusted by travellers for many years. The Sunflower Gran Canaria guide is more than a walking book – it’s your complete island companion for strolling, hiking and scenic driving, helping you explore at your own pace.Fully updated after the authors’ latest trip, and with every walk rechecked, this established guide helps visitors uncover the island’s remarkably varied landscapes – from rugged coastlines to deep ravines and mountainous interiors – with confidence.Ideal for anyone planning a Gran Canaria walking holiday, from coastal paths and barranco trails to highland routes around the island’s dramatic interior and flexible day trips, this guide helps you see more with less effort.Why choose Sunflower Gran Canaria:60 long and short walks for all abilities - From easy coastal strolls and valley walks to more challenging mountain hikes, all clearly graded so you can pick what suits youFully checked for every edition - Every route is revisited by the author to ensure accuracy, safety and up-to-date guidance, with the latest changes and traveller feedback available via Sunflower’s online update serviceUnique car tours included - 6 scenic driving routes for when you want to explore further or take a break from walkingEasy-to-use maps - Large-scale topographical maps with clearly marked waypoints, plus a pull-out map for convenience. A Las Palmas de Gran Canaria town plan is also included, highlighting key access pointsSatnav & GPS ready - Free, downloadable GPS tracks plus satnav coordinates to get you straight to the startTurn every outing into a great day out - Handpicked picnic spots and ideas to help you slow down and enjoy the sceneryIdeal for flexible travel - Public transport timetables included, perfect if you don’t want to hire a car every dayUnlike purely technical hiking guides, Sunflower Guides are designed for enjoyment, reliability, flexibility and discovery. Whether you want a short scenic walk, a full day out or a relaxed drive with spectacular views, everything is created to help you make the most of your time in Gran Canaria.

The go-to Lanzarote travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Lanzarote on foot with the Sunflower Lanzarote travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Lanzarote guide is indispensable for hiking in Lanzarote or seeing Lanzarote by car. Fascinating Lanzarote is truly extraordinary. Its fate was decided some two and one-half centuries ago, when the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history took place, leaving a strange and alluring countryside in its wake  a landscape littered with volcanoes and dark streams of jagged lava.This is the backdrop to nearly every scene on the island, and intriguing sights abound  none more so than the Fire Mountains .As for hiking in Lanzarote, there is no better place in the Canaries for just strolling; trekkers will be in their element here. Each of the walks in this book takes you to a different corner of the island and shows you a scenically different outlook. But if walking is not your favourite pastime, then do explore Lanzarote by car.Whatever your age or ability we ve got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Lanzarote.Inside the Sunflower Lanzarote guide book you ll find:68 long and short walks for all ages and abilities  - each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walkTopographical walking maps - give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain with a scale of 1:50 000Free downloadable gps tracks -  for the techiesSatnav guidance to walk starts for motorists 3 car tours and fold-out touring map -  for easy reference on your tour Strolls to idyllic picnic spots -  enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the wayTimetables for public transport  - ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holidayOnline update service for the latest information Includes plans of Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Corralejo (Fuerteventura)Whether you tour the region by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.

Explore the Canary Islands the Easy Way – On FootDiscover the Canary Islands with the guide that’s been trusted by travellers for many years. The Sunflower Canary Islands Walks guide is more than a walking book – it’s your complete companion for exploring this remarkable Atlantic archipelago on foot, helping you uncover the unique character of each island at your own pace.Covering Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, this established guide helps visitors discover volcanic landscapes, dramatic coastlines, ancient forests, rugged mountain trails and traditional villages with confidence. From lunar-like lava fields and towering peaks to lush valleys and remote coastal paths, the Canary Islands offer an extraordinary variety of walking experiences all year round.Ideal for anyone planning a Canary Islands walking holiday, whether you want to enjoy gentle coastal strolls, tackle volcanic trails or combine walks across several islands, this guide helps you experience more of the archipelago with less effort.Why choose Sunflower Canary Islands:90 long and short walks for all abilities- From easy coastal paths and scenic countryside walks to more challenging mountain and volcanic hikes, every route is clearly graded so you can choose the walks that suit you best.Fully checked for every edition- Every route is revisited by the author to ensure accuracy, safety and up-to-date guidance, with the latest changes and traveller feedback available via Sunflower’s online update service.Easy-to-use maps - Large-scale topographical maps at 1:50,000 help you understand the surrounding terrain and navigate with confidence, while colour photographs bring each walk to life.Satnav & GPS ready - Free downloadable GPS tracks and satnav coordinates guide you directly to the start of each walk.Turn every outing into a great day out - Carefully selected routes showcase the very best landscapes, viewpoints and natural highlights across the islands.Ideal for flexible travel - Public transport timetables are included, making it easy to link walks together or explore without relying on a hire car every day.Unlike purely technical hiking guides, Sunflower Guides are designed for enjoyment, reliability, flexibility and discovery. Whether you’re seeking a short coastal walk, a full day exploring volcanic landscapes or an island-hopping adventure across the archipelago, everything is designed to help you make the most of your time in the Canary Islands.

Explore Southern Tenerife & La Gomera the Easy Way – On Foot and by CarDiscover southern Tenerife and the nearby island of La Gomera with the guide that’s been trusted by travellers for many years. The Sunflower Southern Tenerife & La Gomera guide is more than a walking book – it’s your complete island-hopping companion for strolling, hiking and scenic driving, helping you explore at your own pace.Fully updated after the authors’ latest trip, and with every walk rechecked, this established guide helps visitors uncover contrasting landscapes – from Tenerife’s sun-baked southern coast and volcanic terrain to La Gomera’s lush forests and dramatic valleys – with confidence.Ideal for anyone planning a walking holiday across these islands, from coastal paths and volcanic trails to forest walks in Garajonay National Park and flexible day trips, this guide helps you see more with less effort.Why choose Sunflower Southern Tenerife & La Gomera:70 long and short walks for all abilities - From easy coastal strolls and village walks to more challenging volcanic hikes and forest trails, all clearly graded so you can pick what suits youFully checked for every edition - Every route is revisited by the author to ensure accuracy, safety and up-to-date guidance, with the latest changes and traveller feedback available via Sunflower’s online update serviceUnique car tours included - 6 scenic driving routes for when you want to explore further or take a break from walkingEasy-to-use maps - Large-scale topographical maps with clearly marked waypoints, plus a pull-out map for convenience. A Los Cristianos area plan is also included, highlighting key access pointsSatnav & GPS ready - Free, downloadable GPS tracks plus satnav coordinates to get you straight to the startTurn every outing into a great day out - Handpicked picnic spots and ideas to help you slow down and enjoy the sceneryIdeal for flexible travel - Public transport timetables included, perfect if you don’t want to hire a car every dayUnlike purely technical hiking guides, Sunflower Guides are designed for enjoyment, reliability, flexibility and discovery. Whether you want a short scenic walk, a full day out or a relaxed drive with spectacular island views, everything is created to help you make the most of your time in Southern Tenerife and La Gomera.

Pocket-sized, full-colour guide to Corsica. Ideal for an active short break.Corsica Sunflower Walk and Eat pocket guide is designed to add another dimension to your walking holiday. It’s ideal if you want an easy stroll or a longer walk and is also suitable if you just want recommendations for things to do in Corsica and restaurants in Corsica.In Corsica Sunflower Walk and Eat guide you’ll find:Detailed, easy-to-follow descriptions of fairly straightforward walks with large-scale mapsExcursion on the world-famous Trinichellu, Corsica's narrow-gauge railwayRecommended restaurants en route serving local dishes with sample menus includedEssential holiday information including planning your trip, logistics on arrival, local markets and specialities, glossary of local food terms and a restaurant mini-vocabularyAdvice on natural local foods suitable for those with food intolerancesStreet maps of Ajaccio and BastiaAdditional recommendations included - information on Corsican wines and locally produced foodWhether you fly out for a weekend, week or a fortnight, with this book you’ll have in your hand enough walks, excursions, restaurants and recipes to last throughout ― so you can choose the most appealing. For each suggested restaurant there is a photograph of the décor and one of their dishes, plus sample menu, price guide, opening times and a recipe for one of their specialities. All recipes have been tried, tested and enjoyed by the authors so we think you’ll enjoy them too!‘Excellent! Just as described!‘ Bookworm