Insight Guides Madeira (Insight Guides Series)

The relatively small amount of literature published on Madeira does not really reflect the appeal of this island paradise stuck out in the middle of the Atlantic.But Madeira has been the destination of the discerning voyagers for centuries. Elizabeth, Empress of Russia, found solace found solace from her woes on Madeira and Sir Winston came here to find peace and quiet and to paint its beautiful scenery. Packed with superb photography and authoritative texts, this guide reveals the magic of the island to a broader public, rolling all its fascinating aspect - its history, its culture, its flowers, its wine and its breath-taking scenery - into one complete volume.