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Now in its 10th edition, this is THE book that made walking on Madeira so popular. In print since 1981, with over half a million copies sold. Pocket-sized and in full colour, the guide describes six car tours (with fold-out touring map), highlighting places where you can stop for a walk or just a stroll to a lovely picnic setting. But the major part of the book is devoted to 100 different long and short walk routes, illustrated with large-scale topographical maps (1:40,000). While keen hillwalkers have long known about the island's mountainous terrain, what has attracted visitors of all ages and abilities is the opportunity to walk the 'levadas' � the paths beside the island's irrigation channels. The Sunday Times said: 'A remarkable paperback which may have done more than any other to change the way its readers spend their holidays; this book single-handedly turned levada-walking into something approaching a craze.'
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
There is no other word to describe this book...EXCELLENT!
I live and work in Madeira (in tourism) and if any of my customers get car hire I always lend them this book. It contains absolutely everything.
Very clear instructions regarding car routes and also levada/walking routes (however you should NEVER take a levada walk without an expert guide. Some of the levadas in Madeira can be very dangerous and there has been a lot of changes since the floods and landslides of February 2010)
THIS BOOK WAS ACTUALLY RELEASED ON 19TH FEBRUARY 2010 AND WE HAD THE FLOODS AND MUDSLIDES ON 2OTH FEBRUARY 2010 - JUST TO ADVISE
I live and work in Madeira (in tourism) and if any of my customers get car hire I always lend them this book. It contains absolutely everything.
Very clear instructions regarding car routes and also levada/walking routes (however you should NEVER take a levada walk without an expert guide. Some of the levadas in Madeira can be very dangerous and there has been a lot of changes since the floods and landslides of February 2010)
THIS BOOK WAS ACTUALLY RELEASED ON 19TH FEBRUARY 2010 AND WE HAD THE FLOODS AND MUDSLIDES ON 2OTH FEBRUARY 2010 - JUST TO ADVISE
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
What I liked most about the book is: Once you purchased the latest book, you can get the latest update submitted by the author and readers online for free. It is especially useful since Madeira has suffered 2 major disasters in 2010. A flood in February and a forest fire in August, which affected the footpaths. You do not have to wait for the latest update until the next publication. Online update seems to be processed fairly quickly, since my contribution of update went online in about a week.
I also like the fact that it provides the access information by public transport.
Route instructions on main walks are mostly easy to follow. Less so on alternative walks and short walks: I had to read several times to make sense of where they start and where they end; Some do not have detailed information about the time/distance to reach the nearest bus stop to end or access the walk.
The maps are useful. It would be more helpful if the starting and finishing points are marked on them.
I would also like to see the course time between two points. The book shows the course time since the start. Once I had a break, I often lost the count. As I walked a little faster than the book, the difference become larger toward the end of the walk.
I also like the fact that it provides the access information by public transport.
Route instructions on main walks are mostly easy to follow. Less so on alternative walks and short walks: I had to read several times to make sense of where they start and where they end; Some do not have detailed information about the time/distance to reach the nearest bus stop to end or access the walk.
The maps are useful. It would be more helpful if the starting and finishing points are marked on them.
I would also like to see the course time between two points. The book shows the course time since the start. Once I had a break, I often lost the count. As I walked a little faster than the book, the difference become larger toward the end of the walk.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A convenient sized book, fits into a pocket or backpack neatly. A few car tours at the beginning should not put you off - the walks are well described and reasonably accurate. The local bus information is helpful if you are staying in or near Funchal - I wasn't, there was only one bus a day from our hotel, so I was somewhat restricted.
The book however, survived a soaking! On advice I layered toilet paper between the pages as it dried - used a whole roll, but the pages didn't stick! Like so many guide books, it's more use in retrospect; to enjoy the walks now I am home.
The book however, survived a soaking! On advice I layered toilet paper between the pages as it dried - used a whole roll, but the pages didn't stick! Like so many guide books, it's more use in retrospect; to enjoy the walks now I am home.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Trips in Madeira
The Sunflower book is the best book we have come across for car trips but especially for walking. It is very accurate in its directions and easy to follow. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Steve
Marvellous Madeira Made Manageable (9th Edition)
I have used several Sunflower guides and once again was not disappointed! The route descriptions were accurate and informative, yet without an overload of information. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Margaret E. Howarth
Excellent campanion to a beautiful island.
This book is the perfect companion for those who enjoy walking this beautiful island. We did two of the walks covered in the book and found the maps and descriptions very... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Alan Darrah
Best way to discover Madeira
As it is very difficult to find a good guidebook in French , I bought this one .I think it helps us because we have been hiking to Madeira four times . Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dwarfclimb
Book Review
We used the Crete book from this series a few years ago, which served us very well for our 2 week holiday. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. S. C. Warburton
Madeira Underwood Guide Book
Great guide with both a useful overview map of Madeira as well as a superb colour detailed map of the interior mountain walking regions. Look forward to using it this July.
Published 12 months ago by tony
Levada Walking in Madeira
This is the first of many Sunflower Guides that I purchased and found an invaluable addition to my luggage! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Susan Warne
A comprehensive guide to Madeira walking
My wife and I have used this guide for many years - now on our fourth copy! The book is compact in size but full of information - on Madeira generally but especially on drives and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Fishingfiend
An essential companion for self guided walking in Madeira
My wife and I are keen walkers but to be honest neither of us have a high level of navigation skills therefore a decent walking guide is a vital part of our kit on our... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Frank1957
Very useful guide, heavy focus on walking tours though.
Bought the book for a visit to Madeira with my wife. The book is very well presetted and useful but is heavily biased towards walking, the car tours part is small by comparison. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Philip HOWARD-KNIGHT
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