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Azores

The Rother walking guide to the Azores explores some of the finest walking opportunities on the coast and in the mountains of the nine Azorean islands; Santa Maria, Sao Miguel, Pico, Faial, Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Flores and Corvo. Introductory sections profile the destination, with background information on the inhabitants of the islands, history, festivities, gastronomy, culture, language, economy, nature and the environment, geography and geology and flora and fauna. A `Touristic Information` section also provides details of the best time to visit, getting there, travel within the Azores, accommodation, useful addresses and telephone numbers, visa information, holidays, sports, currency, opening hours and other useful information. Each chapter is arranged geographically by island and includes an Information box with an overview of the island, giving details of population, capital, area, length, coastline and highest point. Individual walks have a gradient diagram as well as as Freytag & Berndt cartography highlighting the route. Extensive descriptions of each walking route are also provided.