even in the dry season from July to September. Yet Madeira offers much more than this: lovers of rugged, wild and natural landscapes will also find everything they could wish for in a perfect walking destination, right here. The island features a jagged landscape with steep valleys and an indented coastline. Despite this, Madeira has something for everyone: from pleasant strolls along the levadas, the island's unique irrigation channels, to challenging walks of an Alpine character. - 37 selected walks in all regions of the island - with trail maps at 1:25,000 and 1:50,000. - Planning and selecting a walk - walks are classified by fitness level required as well as by difficulty of the terrain. - Itineraries for all walkers - from easy strolls along the levadas (irrigation channels) to longer, more challenging hikes in the mountains. - Practical information - getting to and from each walk by car or bus, plus places to eat along the way. - Walking profiles - showing altitudes reached, walking distance and walking time. - GPS tracks and waypoints - downloadable from the website.