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Our authors know their chosen landscapes intimately; many live in the area, others visit frequently. For over 40 years they’ve been writing these guidebooks because they see the beauty and interest in these regions and want to share it with you.

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Detailed route descriptions and clear mapping

All walking routes are described in great detail in our guidebooks. Written by our authors as they walk the trails, the route descriptions are packed with all the necessary information for navigation, identifying points of interest and local flora.

Our maps are drawn especially for walkers. The walking route is marked on the map along with other footpaths, contours, wooded areas, plus a myriad of natural and man-made features. All this helps you to keep you on the right trail.

Both the route descriptions and maps feature waypoints that enable you to quickly cross-reference locations between the two and rapidly pinpoint your location. These waypoints might highlight things to look out for or important trail junctions.

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Walking in Eastern Crete

  Walking in Eastern Crete – a journey through time Eastern Crete, a land of [...]

Walking in the Pyrenees

  The Pyrenees – a mountainous adventure The Pyrenees, a majestic mountain range that forms [...]

Walking in Sicily

  Discovering the walking trails of Sicily Sicily, a sun-kissed island off the southern tip [...]

Walking in Menorca

  Discovering the landscape of Menorca on foot Menorca, a tranquil Balearic island off the [...]

Walking in the Algarve

  The Algarve – a coastal paradise for walkers The Algarve, Portugal’s sun-drenched southern coast, [...]

Walking on the Costa Brava

  Discover the Costa Brava The Costa Brava, a stunning stretch of coastline in northeastern [...]

Walking in Western Crete

  Western Crete – an unspoiled haven for walkers Western Crete, a rugged and unspoiled [...]

Walking in Corfu

  The diverse landscapes of Corfu Corfu, a jewel in the Ionian Sea, is not [...]

Walking in the Picos de Europa

  Conquer the Picos de Europa! The Picos de Europa, a dramatic mountain range in [...]

Walking in the Azores

  Discover the best walking trails in the Azores The Azores, a stunning archipelago in [...]

Walking in the Basque Country

  Discover the magic of the Basque Country The Basque Country, a captivating region nestled [...]

Walking in Fuerteventura: an introduction

  Fuerteventura: a walker’s paradise Fuerteventura, the second-largest of the Canary Islands, is a hiker’s [...]

Walking in Tenerife: an introduction

  Walking in Tenerife: a paradise for hikers Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, [...]

A guide to climbing Teide on Tenerife

  Conquering Tenerife’s Teide: a guide to summiting Spain’s highest peak Tenerife, the largest of [...]

Walking highlights of Malta & Gozo

  The islands of Malta and Gozo Malta and Gozo, two small islands in the [...]

Walking highlights of Mallorca

  A hidden gem in the Balearics The Balearic island of Mallorca, often associated with [...]

The highlights of walking in Andalucía

  Walking through Andalucía Andalucía, with its rich history, culture, and diverse landscapes, is a [...]

An introduction to walking in the Dolomites

  Walking in the Dolomites The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a mountain [...]

Walking highlights of Paxos

  Walking on Paxos: a guide to the Green Island Paxos, a small island in [...]

Walking the best trails in Southern Cyprus

  Hiking the mountains and coastline of Southern Cyprus Southern Cyprus, with its diverse landscapes, [...]

Walking in Sorrento, Amalfi and Capri

  An introduction to walking in Sorrento, Amalfi, and Capri The Amalfi coast, a UNESCO [...]

The crystal-clear waters of Zákynthos

  The underwater beauty of Zákynthos In our guidebook Zákynthos, A Complete Guide with Walks, [...]

Too hot to walk on Zákynthos?

  Walking on Zákynthos in the summer Sometimes the summer heat on Zákynthos makes walking [...]

Walking in Sardinia: an introduction

  Sardinia: a hiker’s paradise Sardinia, a Mediterranean island known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear [...]

Walking in Corsica: an introduction

  Corsica: a walker’s paradise Corsica, a Mediterranean island known for its rugged beauty and [...]

The Timanfaya guided walk on Lanzarote

  Exploring Lanzarote’s volcanic landscape: the Timanfaya guided walk Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands, [...]

Walking in the Southern Peloponnese

  A walking odyssey in the Greece The southern Peloponnese, in Greece, is a hidden [...]

Walking and eating in and around Nice

  Nice: a perfect destination for winter walking Nice, a vibrant city on the French [...]

Cider houses of the Basque country

  Sagardotegiak – Basque cider houses The beautiful Basque coastal city of San Sebastián (or [...]

Discovering the flysch in the Basque Country

  Discovering the flysch rock formations When walking in the Basque Country, don’t miss the [...]

A Roman town in Provence

  Glanum – a Roman town in Provence If you are walking in Provence you [...]

Walking in Gran Canaria: an introduction

  Gran Canaria: a continent in miniature Gran Canaria, the third-largest of the Canary Islands, [...]

Walking in La Gomera: an introduction

  La Gomera: a walking wonderland La Gomera, one of the smaller Canary Islands, is [...]

Walking in La Palma & El Hierro: an introduction

  La Palma and El Hierro: hiking havens in the Canary Islands La Palma and [...]

Walking in Lanzarote: an introduction

  Lanzarote: a volcanic paradise for walkers Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands, is [...]

Buy Sunflower: this is why…

  Over 40 years of experience in each guide Sunflower has been producing guides for [...]

Walking in Madeira: an introduction

  Madeira: a stunning destination for walkers Madeira lies in the Atlantic Ocean off the [...]

Walking on the Canary Islands

  The Canary Islands: a paradise for hikers The Canary Islands are a volcanic archipelago [...]

The Titsa bus service on Tenerife

  Navigating Tenerife: a guide to the Titsa bus service Tenerife, the largest of the [...]

Walking and eating in and around Avignon

  A culinary and walking adventure in Provence Provence, a region in southern France renowned [...]

Walking in the Tatra Mountains of Poland & Slovakia

  A walking adventure in the Tatra Mountains The Tatra Mountains, straddling the border between [...]

Walking in Eastern Crete in October

  Eastern Crete in October: a walker’s paradise Eastern Crete, with its rugged mountains, pristine [...]

The Southern Peloponnese – a walkers’ paradise

  A Walking Odyssey in the Southern Peloponnese The southern Peloponnese, Greece, is a hidden [...]

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La Palma & El Hierro
Clear, well organised maps and associated information! I love these Sunflower guides and have used several over the years visiting the Canary Islands & other parts of Europe!‘   Bladgernock

 
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Cinque Terre
A wide range of walks with all the info you need to decide which ones are suitable for your fitness levels, as well as really detailed instructions to ensure you don’t get lost.‘  Selvaggia

 
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Southern Tenerife
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