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Madeira Walking & Hiking Guide – 100 Levada, Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Walks with GPS Maps and 6 Scenic Car Tours“This book single-handedly turned levada-walking into something approaching a craze” – The Sunday TimesDiscover Madeira with the guide that’s been trusted by walkers since 1984. Written by John and Pat Underwood, who have been walking, checking and updating these routes for over 35 years, the Sunflower Madeira guide is more than a walking book – it’s your complete companion for levada walks, mountain hikes and scenic driving, helping you explore the island at your own pace. Now in its 16th edition and fully updated after the author’s latest trip, with every route rechecked on the ground, this long-established guide has helped generations of visitors discover Madeira’s famous levada paths, UNESCO-listed laurel forests, volcanic peaks and hidden coastal corners with confidence. Levadas are the ancient watercourses that carry rainfall from Madeira’s mountains to the cultivated terraces below – and the maintenance paths alongside them make for some of the most rewarding and accessible walking in Europe. From the dramatic ridgeline walk between Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo to gentle waterside strolls above Funchal, every outing is covered with the detail and accuracy that walkers rely on. With 100 walks – more than any comparable Madeira walking guide – and 6 scenic car tours, this is the most comprehensive guide to exploring the island on foot and by car. Ideal for anyone planning a Madeira walking holiday. Why choose Sunflower Madeira:100 long and short walks for all abilities – more walks than any comparable Madeira guide and all clearly graded so you can pick what suits youPull-out map included – a full pull-out map for ease of use in the field, plus large-scale topographical maps with clearly marked waypoints and a Funchal town planAlways up to date – every route is rechecked on the ground by the authors for every edition with all the latest route changes and traveller feedback available via Sunflower’s free online update service Unique car tours included – 6 scenic driving routes through Madeira’s volcanic landscape for when you want to explore further or take a rest day from walking Satnav & GPS ready – free downloadable GPS tracks plus satnav coordinates to get you straight to the start of every walkTurn 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’d rather not hire a car every dayUnlike purely technical hiking guides, Sunflower Guides are built for enjoyment, reliability and flexibility. Whether you want a short levada stroll through UNESCO-listed laurel forest, a full day on the high mountain ridges above Funchal or a relaxed scenic drive with stops along the way, the guide that introduced levada-walking to the world is ready to show you the best of Madeira.

The go-to Eastern Provence travel guide for over 30 years. Strap on your boots and discover Eastern Provence on foot with the Sunflower Eastern Provence 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 Eastern Provence guide is indispensable for hiking in Eastern Provence or seeing Eastern Provence by car. This guide, half of a two-volume set, is intended for first-time visitors who want to tour eastern Provence and the Côte d’Azur by car and enjoy some superb walks en route. The drives have been described in such detail that there is no need to make constant reference to a map. The walks selected — all set in areas of great natural beauty and historical interest — are those the authors believe offer the greatest sense of satisfaction for the effort involved. These are not tough GR routes, but mostly circular walks suitable for moderately fit people.Inside the Sunflower Eastern Provence guide book you’ll find:70 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 terrainFree downloadable gps tracks - for the techiesSatnav guidance to walk starts for motorists 10 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 Whether you decide to tour Eastern Provence by car or explore on foot we look forward to showing you around.

The go-to Western Provence walking guide for over 30 years. Strap on your boots and discover Western Provence on foot with the Sunflower Languedoc-Roussillon and Western Provence 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 Western Provence guide is indispensable for hiking in Western Provence or seeing Western Provence by car. We cover an area beginning at Aix-en-Provence, heading west via the Lubéron and Mont Ventoux to the great Roman cities and the Pont du Gard. We travel north to the Ardèche, the Tarn and the Cirque de Navacelles and south through Hérault to Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi, crossing the Corbières and the Land of the Cathars to the foot of Canigou, holy mountain of the Pyrenees. These are not tough GR routes, but mostly circular treks suitable for moderately fit people.Inside the Sunflower Western Provence guide book you’ll find:76 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 terrainFree downloadable gps tracks – for the techiesSatnav guidance to walk starts for motorists 12 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 informationWhether you decide to tour Western Provence by car or explore on foot we look forward to showing you around.