Walking on Madeira

A guidebook to 60 day walks on the island of Madeira and neighbouring Porto Santo. Covering mountains, coast, laurisilva cloud forest and levadas (irrigation channels), routes range from easy strolls to more strenuous mountain hikes, some calling for a good head for heights.Walks range from 4 to 27km (2-17 miles) with options to combine routes to create longer days out. Sketch maps are included for each walkDetailed information on planning, facilities and public transportHighlights include an ascent of Pico de Areeiro, Madeira's highest peakEasy access from Funchal