- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (7 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405308745
- ISBN-13: 978-1405308748
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 10 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 703,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Whether you are travelling first class or on a limited budget, this "Eyewitness Top 10" guide will lead you straight to the very best Madeira has to offer. Dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 things to do on Porto Santo to the Top 10 restaurants and hotels across the main island - provide the insider knowledge every visitor needs. And to save you time and money, there's even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid. Find your way effortlessly using the detailed maps which fold out from the front and back covers, plus many smaller maps inside.
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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent guide to the towns and visitor attractions of Madeira, with a nice little section on the history plus the expected information about common phrases, tipping etc. It does seem to concentrate largely on the Funchal area, with the rest of the island getting relatively short sections in comparison, which is something of a pity, though it still seems to be the best guide out there.
Combine it with the Sunflower Landscapes guide for the Car Tours and walks in the more remote parts of the island, and you've got everything covered.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I went to Madeira for 3 days and took this guide and I'm glad I did it. It focus more on Funchal but with so litle time its ideal to plane the days and not waste one second of time.
It also makes a great quick reference to the hit points like top 10 local dishes, top 10 gardens, top 10 beaches, top 10 warnings etc.
It has great info about all the best places and I found the bus information the most usefull for people like me, who wanted to save money but enjoy the trip at the same time. It has lots of pictures of what to expect, usefull information about the island, info on prices, small maps and the best locations and monuments: the very best top 10 of places you just have to visit while in Madeira, places like The Catedral of funchal, Museu de Arte sacra, Adegas, Jardim Botânico, Mercado dos Lavradores, Monte, Curral das Freiras, Pico do Areeiro and many more.
It also makes a great quick reference to the hit points like top 10 local dishes, top 10 gardens, top 10 beaches, top 10 warnings etc.
It has great info about all the best places and I found the bus information the most usefull for people like me, who wanted to save money but enjoy the trip at the same time. It has lots of pictures of what to expect, usefull information about the island, info on prices, small maps and the best locations and monuments: the very best top 10 of places you just have to visit while in Madeira, places like The Catedral of funchal, Museu de Arte sacra, Adegas, Jardim Botânico, Mercado dos Lavradores, Monte, Curral das Freiras, Pico do Areeiro and many more.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is everything that we have come to expect from DK! I always buy these books (along with Lonely Planet) before going away as they are perfect to take out for the day!
We have literally just come back from our first trip to Madeira and stayed in Funchal. As a warning, this book focuses mainly on the Funchal area - which is perfect if you are staying in the hotel district as everything is a short trip away on the bus. There is a bit about other areas of the island, but I suggest looking for other books if you are staying elsewhere on the island as it literally is the `Top 10 of the East of the Island" compared to "Top 10 places to eat (in Funchal)" "Top 10 places to shop (in Funchal)" ... you get the idea!
We tried some of the restaurant suggestions in this book and we were not disappointed, so you can trust them! Be warned though, as its top 10, the restaurants seem to be a bit more pricey so if you're looking for cheap and cheerful, try the `Old Town' where the locals are lovely!
The `focus' places in the book such as the Botanical Gardens, Blandy's Wine Lodge and Nun's Valley are great to give you a good idea of what you're going to see - so get this book to prepare you! But as like most holidays, just exploring and chatting to the locals will give you even more information!
I would definitely recommend this book as something to get you started, but don't use it as your book with all the answers! I'm giving it 4* because you get a brilliant introduction to Funchal, but not so much on the rest of the Island. I think DK should definitely think about writing a more detailed book on Madeira as there is lots to do there!
We have literally just come back from our first trip to Madeira and stayed in Funchal. As a warning, this book focuses mainly on the Funchal area - which is perfect if you are staying in the hotel district as everything is a short trip away on the bus. There is a bit about other areas of the island, but I suggest looking for other books if you are staying elsewhere on the island as it literally is the `Top 10 of the East of the Island" compared to "Top 10 places to eat (in Funchal)" "Top 10 places to shop (in Funchal)" ... you get the idea!
We tried some of the restaurant suggestions in this book and we were not disappointed, so you can trust them! Be warned though, as its top 10, the restaurants seem to be a bit more pricey so if you're looking for cheap and cheerful, try the `Old Town' where the locals are lovely!
The `focus' places in the book such as the Botanical Gardens, Blandy's Wine Lodge and Nun's Valley are great to give you a good idea of what you're going to see - so get this book to prepare you! But as like most holidays, just exploring and chatting to the locals will give you even more information!
I would definitely recommend this book as something to get you started, but don't use it as your book with all the answers! I'm giving it 4* because you get a brilliant introduction to Funchal, but not so much on the rest of the Island. I think DK should definitely think about writing a more detailed book on Madeira as there is lots to do there!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Just the thing
I usually rely on AA guides when travelling abroad to a new destination. The guide to Madeira is just right for me-compact with all the salient information to enable you to explore... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Peter Skidmore
Madeira
Bought this book before I visited Madeira to give me some idea of the country also to see what was the best places to visit.
Published 10 months ago by mowers
helpfull
bought this book as going too madeira shortly. has all the info about island however not sure if it's up to date.
wil let you know after i have been there. Read more
wil let you know after i have been there. Read more
Published 14 months ago by chip
DK Top 10 Madeira
An excellent small book, easily packed and full of very useful information. I would highly recommend it for anyone going to Madeira for the first time.
Published 19 months ago by Michael V. White
Travel guide - Madeira
An excellent little book that you can easily carry with you. Up-to-date (it's a 2009 edition) and acurate.
Published on 28 May 2010 by S. White
Another excellent DK guide
Useful and dependable like all the DK eyewitness series. Has a good map and covers more than enough
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by Mr. J. J. Percival
Madeira Top Ten
Excellent publication - good descriptions and useful information about bus routes to attractions.Madeira (DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide)
Published on 17 Aug 2009 by Julia
DK Madeira Top 10
The reviews of places, activities and sights are all good but the absence of maps beyond a small scale map of the centre of Funchal makes it difficult to understand how to get... Read more
Published on 6 April 2009 by Ms. A. Rowe
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