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Maps - General Menu, all scales. Sardinia Michelin Local Maps. Published Jan 08 The Rough Guide to Sicily - Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Sicily. Written by authors with over twenty years experience in travelling around Sicily, the book covers every region and offshore island. The full-colour section introduces Sicily's highlights, from the slopes of Mount Etna to alfresco dining in Palermo. With informed accounts and unparalleled coverage, clue-up on all the top sights from Greek temples to the celebrity-filled Aeolian islands, gorge-walking to volcano-climbing, market shopping to lazing in boutique hotels. The guide takes a detailed look at Sicily's history, literature and cultural life with expert background on everything from Baroque architecture to the history of the Mafia. From Palermo and Catania to the get-away-from-it-all islands of Pantelleria and Lampedusa, rely on authoritative reviews of hotels, restaurants, shops and transportation and lively tips on hundreds of bars and clubs. Whether you're on a beach holiday, fly-drive tour or island-hopping trip, explore every corner of Sicily with the clearest maps of any guide. Published June 08
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Walking in Sicily: Short and Long-distance Walks,
Gillian Price - Gillian Price, Exploring this breathtaking island on foot
is a journey through time. Sicily offers wild valleys pitted with Greek
and Roman temples and ancient ruins - reminders of long-gone peoples. Mule
tracks and age-old pathways have survived and reserve a wealth of
surprises, starting with the carpets of brilliant wildflowers. Landscapes
are grandiose. Olive groves thrive alongside citrus orchards, never far
from snow-clad mountain ranges presided over by imposing volcanoes -
ranging from extinct and visitable, through to placidly smoking, and to
constantly active giants Etna and Stromboli, from which fiery rivers of
lava issue. In dramatic contrast is the string of peaceful offshore
islands set in turquoise waters, which are pure Mediterranean in
character. Sicily's stunning range of scenery, combined with its mild
winters and hot dry summers, make rewarding walking holidays feasible all
year round. Visits are facilitated by good road access and an excellent
network of public transport. Accommodation is plentiful, as are memorable
eating places with rich Mediterranean fare. Published Jan 06
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Landscapes of Sicily, Peter Amann - Detailed descriptions of 41 long and short walks for all ages and abilities, with walking maps of at least 1:50,000 scale. Also contains 27 picnic suggestions, 8 routes for car tours, touring map for motorists, town plans and hints on weather conditions, where to stay and what you need to take with you. Published Feb 09
Sicily, the finest valley and mountain walks, Rother Guide - 50 walks in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Each route description is accompanied by a walking map at a scale of 1:50,000 or 1:75,000, and there are general maps at 1:650,000 and 1:700,000. The book also contains numerous tips for places to visit and sights to see. Translated by experienced British walkers from the German original. Published July 01
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The Rough Guide to Sardinia - A comprehensive, up-to-date and informative guide to one of the most intriguing islands. Discover Sardinia's highlights by flicking through the full-colour introduction, from the lively capital of Cagliari and the beaches of the southern coast to the evocative prehistoric ruins of the Nuraghi. You will find incisive reviews of all the best places to eat, drink and sleep in every region and plenty of practical advice for exploring the island whether by bicycle, car, boat or on foot. The guide also takes a comprehensive look at Sardinia's history, culture, art and many festivals and includes maps and plans for every area. The Rough Guide to Sardinia is like having a local friend plan your trip. Published Feb 07
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Landscapes of Sardinia, Andeas
Pocket-sized full-colour guide describing six long car tours, each spread over 2-3 days (Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean). But the major part of the book is devoted to 22 main walks and their many variations. There is a lovely pastoral feel to the Sardinian countryside. Flocks of sheep graze on verdant grassy slopes, moufflons and wild boar roam the rugged highlands, and eagles
hover silently above. Landscapes range from rocky windswept plains to rolling hills with lush pastures and sand dunes fringing a turquoise sea - all permeated by the fragrant odour of the Mediterranean macchia. The guide contains a fold-out touring map with plans of Sassari and Cagliari and large-scale (1:50,000) topo walking maps. There are no general transport timetables, but there is information about how to get
to a walk with local transport if applicable (the public transport system is generally of little use to walkers; Sardinia is best explored by car). Published April 10
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Sardinia, Rother Walking Guide - Having recently visited Sardinia, we found this pocket-sized walking guide invaluable. The island isn't developed for walking or rambling and the Guide was a great starting point for discovering hidden trails. In the absence of any local topographical map, the illustrations provided the necessary information to help us find our way. Without the Guide we would have seen much less of the countryside and will definitely make sure that we take these guides on our future hols in Europe. Buyer Review. Published April 00. Limited availability.
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