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by Marco Polo (Author)
Let Marco Polo Madeira guide you around this beautiful island.
Explore Madeira with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful island has to offer... Madeira is an island with varied landscapes almost like no other. See spectacular coasts, green valleys, ancient juniper forests and impressive summits. But it isn't just nature lovers who'll find Madeira a paradise: in the capital, Funchal, shopping and culture are both at large, while beaches and lidos are ideal for relaxing... Your Marco Polo Madeira Pocket Guide includes:- Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into this beautiful island. Enjoy art in the Zona Velha where local artists have created striking designs for the doors of Rua Santa Maria, sip cocktails at the Mill or discover the hills and beaches of Porto Santo on horseback, our Insider Tips reveal authentic Madeira
- Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Madeira experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself
- Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by areas of the island so you can easily plan your trip
- Discovery Tours - 5 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Madeira either on foot or by car. Strap on your boots and discover panaromic views along the north coast, or hire a car and see the highlights of Madeira in just one day
- Madeira in full-color - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Madeira includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip
- Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations
- Pull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour
- Useful Portuguese phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by
Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Madeira to show you around this fabulous Portuguese island. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Madeira has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.
Author Biography
Marco Polo was the original, trailblazing 'tourist'. Born around 1254 into a wealthy Venetian merchant family, at the age of 17 he embarked on an epic journey to Asia and was one of the first westerners to visit China. When he returned he recorded his extensive travels by publishing a book which introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China, possibly the first 'travel guide' ever published!Marco Polo's travels have since inspired countless adventurers to set off and see the world. It is reputed that Christopher Columbus set off across the Atlantic with a copy of Marco Polo's original book. It is this pioneering spirit that drives us at Marco Polo Travel Publishing to provide the best guides, maps, atlases, and phrasebooks to help you explore the world. We hope our guides and maps will inspire you to set off on your own adventures.
