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Explore Madeira the Easy Way - On Foot and by CarDiscover Madeira with the guide that’s been trusted by travellers for over 35 years. The Sunflower Madeira guide is more than a walking book – it’s your complete Madeira travel guide for strolling, hiking and scenic driving, helping you explore the island at your own pace.Fully updated after the authors’ latest trip, and with every walk rechecked, this long-established guide has helped generations of visitors discover the island’s famous levada walks and hidden corners with confidence.Ideal for anyone planning a Madeira walking holiday, from the famous levada walks to scenic coastal routes, mountain hikes and flexible day trips, this guide helps you see more of Madeira with less effort.Why choose Sunflower Madeira:100 long and short walks for all abilities - From gentle levada strolls and coastal paths 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 you can trust with all the latest route changes and traveller feedbdack 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 ease of use. A Funchal town plan is also included, highlighting bus boarding 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 exclusively technical hiking guides, Sunflower Guides are created for enjoyment, reliability, flexibility and discover. Whether you want a short scenic walk, a full day out or a relaxed drive with stunning views, everything is designed to help you make the most of your time in 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.