Walking in Madeira - Cicerone Guide Author:Paddy Dillon Rising steep and rocky from the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is a compact and mountainous island. Criss-crossed by a network of old paths and tracks, it is remarkably accessible and scenic. Enjoying a sub-tropical climate, it is suitable for year-round walking. As a result of volcanic activity it can be steep, but high ridges and the cliffs of its At... more »lantic coast are always in view. Water is conveyed around the island in flower-fringed levadas, their banks offering anything from a gentle stroll to an exposed cliff walk. This guide book includes a rich and varied selection of walks on Madeira, and also covers the neighboring island of Porto Santo.« less