Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #94601 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01-01
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Synopsis
For many years the Algarve has not been considered as a 'real' walking destination. That opinion is rapidly changing. An increasing number of people are beginning to realise that there is far more to this area than first meets the eye - besides a spectacular and dramatic coastline, there is a huge interior that sees very few visitors. Here the varied geology helps produce a rich range of scenery from volcanic hills to dramatic limestone escarpments. This diversity is complemented by the local flora and fauna that flourish in the equable climate of mild, sunny winters and long, hot summers. All this, combined with a local population that is warm and generous, makes walking here fascinating. The walks in this guide will take you right away from the large tourist developments so that you too can discover the huge welcoming heart of the Algarve.

Customer Reviews

A great way to visit
Having given up on walking the west coast from South to North (the south was covered in tracks and then as you go further north the vegetation becomes too dense), we used this guide to discover some fantastic landscapes.

In a few places the tracks have changed and sometimes the guide could be more precise, for example: not clear if the house you pass on your left is before or after you turn off.

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Will write to the publisher with suggested corrections so next edition will be even better!