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Madeira – Walk & Eat
Checked on the ground just two months before publication, the changes to this edition are considerable. There is a new walk to replace a permanently closed route, redesigned maps with waypoints, and a couple of new restaurants. This pocket-sized full-colour guide to walking in Madeira is designed for visitors who would like to combine some enticing walks with the best local cooking. Many of the walks are along the `levada` paths so beloved of visitors. Levadas are watercourses that carry rainfall from the mountains to irrigate the cultivated terraces.But even `non-walkers` will appreciate the recommendations for eating out in Madeira. For each suggested restaurant there is a photograph of the dรฉcor and one of their dishes, plus sample menu, price guide, opening times and a recipe for one of their specialities. Other sections include: planning your trip, logistics on arrival, local markets and specialities, glossary of local food terms, and a restaurant mini-vocabulary. A special feature is the emphasis on natural local foods suitable for those with food intolerances. All recipes have been made by the authors and are known to `work`.Area covered: The walks are dotted all around the island. Note: There is some overlapping of walk routes between this book and Landscapes of Madeira. Do use the `Look Inside` facility to compare coverage in the two guide books.The best months for walking in Madeira are July till May (June can be overcast).