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- Publisher: Terrain Cartography (2010)
- ASIN: B003ZI96P4
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 49,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The new Terrain Maps waterproof and rip-proof road and hiking map of Samos, at 1:50 000 scale. Made from "Polyart" paper, you can dunk this map in the sea, or leave it out in the rain!
Coastline cartography was done using the publisher's specially equipped and staffed cartographic vessel. This means that you can locate all beaches of the island, down to the tiniest cove! In fact, the special features of every single beach are recorded: whether it is sandy or pebbled, whether it features natural tree shade, water, a beach bar or organized water sports, whether the seabed in front of the beach is sandy or rocky (so that you will know where to anchor). Mapping features the most complete road network of the island at the time of publication. It features the trails of Samos for the first time, with total precision since TERRAIN's cartographers walked them one-by-one. The length of all trails is measured in kilometers so you can estimate the duration of your hike, plus 6 of the trails are described in full detail on the back of the map (including the two ascents to Kerkis, the tallest peak on Samos). Mapping shows the rock climbing crags of Samos, plus a detailed streetplan of the city of Samos.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I am fond of walking on the Greek islands but the maps have always been a problem. Until now, the best maps were those of Road Editions and Anavasi. I have walked around the island in 14 days in the month of May of the year 2011, and I had first bought the Road Editions map but later I discovered another map for sale on the internet: the Terrain/Skai Map. The scale of the Road Editions and the Skai maps are the same: 1/50.000 which in fact is not detailed enough for walkers but there simply is nothing else at the moment of writing. The Skai Map is better than the Road Editions map. Less tracks and roads are missing on the Skai map than on the Road Editions map. But there are nice tracks and dirt roads missing on this Terrain/Skai Map as well. For instance in the Limnionas/Paleochori regfion (in the south western of the island). But the very scenic path between Drakei and Potami Beach is there, and some of the paths in the Ag. Konstantinos/Manolates/Vourliotes (best region for walkers, I find) are on the map as well. But not all of them. Some advice: what I always do is drawing the paths and tracks from the walking guides (Dieter Graf Editions, Rother Verlag, Sunflower Landscape) on the maps I have of the same island. Only then you have a better idea of the walking possibilities on the island. An advantage of the Road Editions Map is that you can add personal drawings/signs on it, since the Skai Map is of a kind of material on which you can only make temporary drawings (after a while, they will be gone). The distances are always indicated on the Skai Map, and that's good. It also has a map of the centre of Samos Town.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
We wanted a map to show us the terrain as well as the roads because we go wild orchid hunting in the earlier part of the year. This map was as advertised and very informative. It is also plasticised which is helpful as we can fold at just the area we require then refold to pack away. Super map, good quality and at a good price.Map of Samos ~ Terrain Map 331 (Waterproof and rip-proof hiking map)
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Having used the map for two weeks on Samos, I can definitely state that it is indestuctable, perfect for the rough treatment received whilst walking the hills and mountains. As with all maps, the actual paths on the ground in areas like Samos who's terrain is subject to some savage rain falls, over enthusiastic bulldozers and the occasional forrest fire, can quickly become out of date. The main tracks and paths are well marked and the map was of great usefulness, and they do have a service for you to be able to mark changes on the map, return it and receive an updated version. But this can only be of use for future visits. All in all, this is a must have map for walkers in Samos.
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