DK Canary Islands - (Travel Guide) by Dk Travel (Paperback)

About the Book

Explore the Canary Islands, a volcanic archipelago, and see this unique location for yourself. Visit the historic Las Palmas on Gran Canaria and climb mountains while discovering the region's art, history, and culture. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK truly shows you the region as no one else can. -- adapted from Amazon.com.

Book Synopsis

Make your trip to the Canary Islands extraordinary

A whale watching cruise off the coast of Gran Canaria. Climbing Tenerife's Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain. Lounging on the golden sands of Lanzarote's Papagayo Beach. The Canary Islands offer enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.

With a brand-new design, beautiful new photography and new inspirational content, this fully updated guide brings the Canary Islands to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does. Inside, you'll find trusted travel advice, expert-led insights, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our unique hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the islands' buildings and neighbourhoods.

You'll discover:

- our pick of the region's must-sees and top experiences
- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of the islands
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the islands easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to each part of the Canary Islands
- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Want the best of the Canary Islands in your pocket? Try Top 10 Gran Canaria.

Review Quotes

"Known... for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." -- Chicago Tribune

"The best option... Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer

About the Author

Travel is good for us. It makes us happy!

Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.

Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing - we've been publishing guides for over 30 years.

So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.