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Guidebook to one of Spain's most unspoilt regions, comprising the
provinces of Caceres and Badajoz. 32 varied walks of between 6 and
20 km explore the sierras of the region and are suitable for any
reasonably fit walker. The book covers The Northern Sierras/System
Central (including the Sierra de Gata, Sierra de Bejar, Sierra de
Gredos), The Central Sierras/Montes de Toledos, and the Southern
Sierras (including the Sierra Morena). There are detailed route
descriptions for each walk, along with clear sketch maps, and
information on terrain, refreshments, access and parking. There are
also notes on natural and historical information and what to look
out for along the way. Walks can be done from a number of bases in
the area including San Martin de Trevejo, Gata, Hervas, Jerte,
Jarandilla de la Vera, Montanchez, Guadalupe, Almoharin, Merida,
Alange, Hornachos and Monesterio. Lying west of Madrid and east of
the Portuguese border, Extremadura is an unspoiled gem perfect for
walkers, lovers of nature and seekers of peace. The region brings
together rugged mountains, rolling hills, deep river valleys, huge
forests and thousands of kilometres of paths, perfect for walking.
Apart from its natural wonders and superb birdlife, Extremadura
boasts a variety of heritage sites including castles, cave
paintings and monasteries.
One hundred and fifty years ago a young Maltese from the city of
Senglea, Andrea De Bono, went to live in darkest Africa. He spent
almost twenty years of his life in those harsh equatorial regions,
traveling and exploring, bartering for ivory with friendly natives
and fighting hostile tribesmen. De Bono had a private army, a river
flotilla and a string of trading posts. Strong and brave,
acclimatized and experienced, he had ample time to become the first
European to discover the sources of the White Nile, which had been
an enigma in Europe for more than two thousand years. However,
Andrea De Bono allowed this golden opportunity to cover himself and
his small island home with glory to slip right through his fingers;
at one time he was just a few miles away from one of the great
sources of the mighty African river. This is the story of an
ordinary man who pushed himself to the limit. Facing family losses,
political intrigues and petty jealousies, he was falsely accused of
slave trafficking. And here he showed true grit. This and his
readiness to help his fellow explorers, Speke and Grant, reveal a
nobler nature than the terms 'trader' and 'frontiersman' imply.
Excellently researched, well illustrated and colourfully told, this
insightful biography throws light on an unusual corner of history
and human endeavour.
This detailed touring map of Mayo and Sligo highlights hundreds of
interesting places and points of interest for the visitor. With
over 40 different categories of tourist information, it gives an
instant view of all the attractions including scenic drives, cycle
routes and local walks that are just waiting to be discovered in
the area. It has a detailed index and is both waterproof and
rip-proof. Mayo's wealth of unspoiled, natural beauty is a fitting
compliment to Sligo's magnificent scenery providing a wonderfully
varied landscape to be enjoyed by visitors. This map shows where
all the famous landmarks and hidden gems are to be found when
touring the area. A comprehensive compilation of waymarked trails
with local walking loops, cycle routes, scenic drives, beaches,
medieval buildings, megalithic sites, historic houses and numerous
other points of interest are illustrated. You can discover the
haunts of W.B. Yeats like Lissadell, Drumcliff and Lough Gill along
with dramatic vistas such as Croagh Patrick and the Doolough Valley
using this easy to read sheet. Parts of Counties Galway, Roscommon,
Leitrim and Donegal are also included.A comprehensive selection of
golf courses, angling spots, sailing centres, historic sites,
tourist centres and many other points of interest are clearly
shown. The scale of the Mayo/Sligo map is 1:100,000. Features:
waterproof and rip-proof; detailed index; tourist attractions
highlighted, as well as walks, cycle routes and scenic drives; and
town centre maps of Westport and Sligo.
A Survey of Megaliths and Mark Stones - Past and Present: This
guide to old stones in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean is designed
for the curious, the megalith hunter, walker and antiquary alike.
It shows the stones' locations, history, folklore and legend.
Stop Line Green (SLG) was a continuous linear defensive position
some 100 mile long running in rough semi circle east of Bristol
from Highbridge on the Bristol Channel in the south to Upper
Framilode on the River Severn in the north. This book gives a guide
to the walk of SLG
This guidebook describes 25 coastal and inland day walks covering
the whole of the county of Essex, stretching from the Lea Valley in
the west and the Thames in the south over to the North Sea and up
to the River Stour in the north. Walks range from 4 to 18 miles and
are mostly circular. Also included is a description of the Essex
Way which crosses the county in 11 stages from Manor Park, on the
fringes of London, to the port of Harwich - a distance of 96 miles.
The walks are suitable for all abilities and there are shorter
alternatives for many of the longer routes. With a huge variety of
scenery and walking landscapes, Essex surprises and delights in
equal measure. It boasts a 350-mile coastline (which, away from the
busy seaside resorts, is barely known), numerous estuaries and
river valleys, great and ancient forests, and more green lanes than
any other English county except Dorset. Each walk is described
step-by-step, illustrated with OS map extracts and packed with
historical, and geological information about the landscape the
route passes through.
Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is
the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to the French Riviera,
and now comes with a bi-lingual dictionary Plan your trip, plan
perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized
guide with new bi-lingual dictionary is a convenient,
quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in the
French Riviera, from top attractions like Cannes, Monaco, Monte
Carlo and Vieux Nice, to hidden gems, including Grasse's perfume
factories and the canals of Port-Grimaud. This will save you time,
and enhance your exploration of this thrilling region. Compact,
concise, and packed with essential information, this is an iconic
on-the-move companion when you're exploring the French Riviera
Covers Top Ten Attractions and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions,
including the Plage de Pampelonne in St Tropez, Matisse's Chapelle
du Rosaire, modernist Villa Noailles and the impressive Massif
d'Esterel Nifty new bi-lingual dictionary section makes this the
perfect portable package for short trip travellers Includes an
insightful overview of landscape, history and culture Handy colour
maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around
Essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to
Getting Around Inspirational colour photography throughout Sharp
design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading
experience About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and
language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language
products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books,
language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language
products.
This second edition, 2018, shows - 8 new marinas, 11 new pontoons
& 13 new sets of visitor moorings - also new roads and ferry
routes. This high quality topographical map is specially designed
to show the `Big Picture' for the yachtsman planning to cruise in
the West of Scotland at a convenient scale of 1:350,000. It
provides a unique combination of the best information shown on a
conventional road map with selected nautical details. The map
covers the sailing area from the Clyde to Ullapool and the Outer
Hebrides as far north as Stornaway. The topographical base map is a
quite detailed and shows the information that is important to most
visitors - towns, villages, roads, railways, stations, ferry
crossings, airports, islands, bays, headlands, straits, mountains,
relief, rivers and lakes with all this detail in slightly muted
colours. Over this is superimposed the sailing information -
highlighted in bright colours to stand out - Marinas, pontoons,
visitor moorings, selected anchorages, diesel supplies, areas with
especially strong tidal streams, and a few selected pubs. The
format of the map is designed to be clear, convenient and user
friendly.
The handiest and most stylish fold-out map of the Kruger National Park that one could hope to find.
Features an innovative and attractive fold pattern, and a complete map of the Kruger National Par.
The world’s favourite pocket travel guides
Make the most of your trip to Madrid with this Top 10 guide. Planning
is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that
Madrid has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of
all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the
perfect companion while out and about.
Inside this guide to Madrid, you’ll find:
- Top 10 lists of Madrid's must-sees and must-dos, including exploring
the regal Palacio Real, admiring the artworks at Museo Nacional del
Prado and browsing the stalls at El Rastro
- Madrid’s most interesting areas, with the best places for
sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping
- Themed lists, including the best museums and galleries, architectural
sites, parks and gardens, local dishes and much more
- Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week
- A laminated pull-out map of Madrid, plus seven full-colour area maps
DK’s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most
of their breaks since 2002.
Looking for more on Madrid’s culture, history and attractions? Try our
DK Madrid travel guide.
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