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Pocket-sized and in full colour, this guide describes three car
tours on Sco Miguel and one each on Terceira and Faial; all
highlight places where you can stop for a walk or just a stroll
to a lovely picnic setting. There is an accompanying fold-out
touring map. But the major part of the book is devoted to 30
main walks and their many variations, spread over all nine
islands, and all illustrated with large-scale topographical maps
(1:50,000). The Azores archipelago is a paradise for lovers of
natural landscapes. There are awe-inspiring mountains (like
Pico, the highest in Portugal), peaceful valleys with exotic
plants, enchanting lakes of stunning beauty amidst extinct
volcanic craters, charming hill country with fields and meadows,
spectacular hydrangea hedges criss-crossing the landscape, and
magnificent coasts lined by picturesque villages and historical
towns. With several tour operators now offering charter flights
to the islands, the Azores has grown tremendously as a holiday
destination over the past few years. A unique on-line update
service keeps users abreast of any route changes since
publication of the book. |
