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Sunflower guides have been available in Europe for years and they have a dedicated following. Now Hunter is bringing them to the States. In handy pocket-size format, Sunflower guides offer a unique combination of walks and driving tours for the vacationer. Guide includes:
- dozens of unforgettable walks for all ages and abilities, with highly detailed walking maps in full color
- the most rewarding driving tours of the region
- large color fold-out maps
- color photos that show what you will see on every walk and tour
- timetables for buses, trains, ferries
- information on the local foods, customs, wildlife, historic sites
- a free update service on the Web, www.sunflowerbooks.co.uk, will keep you abreast of all changes since publication
- dozens of unforgettable walks for all ages and abilities, with highly detailed walking maps in full color
- the most rewarding driving tours of the region
- large color fold-out maps
- color photos that show what you will see on every walk and tour
- timetables for buses, trains, ferries
- information on the local foods, customs, wildlife, historic sites
- a free update service on the Web, www.sunflowerbooks.co.uk, will keep you abreast of all changes since publication
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There is no doubt that a hired car or taxi is the most convenient way of getting round the island. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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72 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you intend to sit in the hotel all day, you won't need it. But if you're going to Madeira to see the island and appreciate all aspects of its stunning landscapes, then you need to have this book.
The car tours are superior to those described in other guides, and will take you to places where there simply are no other tourists - places that no other guide book seems to even mention exist - as well as to the places that everyone goes to see.
The descriptions for both walks and car tours are so detailed that you can't get lost, every turn you make carefully described. There are detailed maps for every walk, plus careful assessments of how fit you need to be, the footwear you need and whether you need to have a head for heights! If you're not hiring a car, the bus routes to each walk are given.
52 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I highly recommend "Landscapes of Madeira, by Pat and John Underwood" Sunflower books ISBN 1-85691-200-0.
The book has been written specifically for walking, picnics or short walks using your car, plus dedicated car tours, which guide you by road, to elite locations. All maps are included, car tours and walks are illustrated with colour pictures and detailed easy to follow instructions that "actually explain" how to get to your destination. Even bus timetables are provided. There are several bus companies offering coverage of the entire island. The guide provides a map showing where to get the busses in Funchal (see main town map page) and which colour bus you need to take you to your choice of destination (various bus companies have different colour busses).
The additional information provided is carefully inserted so as to avoid confusing the all important walking instructions. I have purchased many guide books over the years and this is the FIRST book that ever inspired total confidence! My experience proved that nothing else was required.
We based our entire holiday on this book. The only thing I will gain from recommending it is the pleasure of knowing you will have a fantastic holiday - it is "Madeira's bible".
I could not ask for more from a guidebook than Pat and John Underwood offer in their Sunflower guide and consider it to be the essential and "reference standard" in walking guide books.
43 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a fantastic little guide that will help you discover every corner of the beautiful Madeira countryside and dramatic mountain and coastal scenery, often utilising the unique levada routes. Whether you are a once a year holiday walker, a serious hiker or touring by car, the book provides a wealth of options, backed up by excellent maps and sound safety and equipment advice. This book will take you to places that most guides haven't heard of - and give you the opportunity to feed your soul with the peace and harmony that only mother nature can provide. If your idea of a holiday is laying on a sunlounger all day or mixing with the hordes in a trashy resort and drinking all night -don't buy this book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good but our version was out of date
The book was valuable but unfortunately some information such as bus numbers were out of date. The detailed walks were well presented and easy to follow.
Published 6 months ago by Nickhow
Don't go on a walking holiday without a Sunflower guide!
We used this guide in 2006 and found it to be essential for our planned walks with our children. It covers all types of walks - whether along the levadas or in the mountains. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by A. Torson
One of the Best
This book (and series) is the standard by which travel guides should be set. Although this edition is now a little dated (there is a newer edition now). Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by Alan Breadmore
Madeira walking
Sunflower guides are the best.
We have found the guide to Madeira essential for our walking holidays in Madeira. Read more
We have found the guide to Madeira essential for our walking holidays in Madeira. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by Ms. T. Knapp
Finding the path
How would anyone be able to find these wonderful walks without the directions supplied by this Sunflower Guide? Basically you would get lost. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by Rosie Woolley
Invaluable for exploring Madeira
Ideal to help you get off the beaten track and see some of the great scenery in Madeira. Thankfully (for me at least) it also points out where some of the walks need a head for... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2009 by Frequent Flyer
Disappointing
There was not much new in this edition and I wished I had stuck with the previous version. It's misleading to call it 'new' when so much of the content is 'old'. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2007 by Robin Walker
good for walkers, other look elsewhere
The walk descriptions are excellent but compared to other Landscapes books I was dissappointed by the Car tours and general lack of background. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2006 by A. J. Gauld
Comprehensive, Detailed, Easy to Use
Madeira has some very fine hikes, and this book is essential for any visitor who is interested in hiking on the island. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 1999
Excellent guide for hikers
An excellent guide for hikers. Reliable information of about 100 short and long walks, both for novices and experts. Read more
Published on 1 April 1999
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