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Gran Canaria

Author : Izabella Gawin
Publisher : Bergverlag Rother GmbH
ISBN 13 : 3763348166
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (633 download)

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Download or read book Gran Canaria written by Izabella Gawin and published by Bergverlag Rother GmbH. This book was released on 2021-12-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gran Canary not only enjoys a fabulous reputation as a paradise of sunshine and beaches; it can also be described as one of the most versatile hiking islands of the Canary Archipelago. Connoisseurs praise it as a miniature continent because of its diversity of landscapes: shimmering dunes in contrast with luscious subtropical valleys, deep ravines with palm tree oases and glittering reservoirs, next to which are extensive pine tree forests and green slopes with grazing sheep and goats. To the North West cliffs drop down 800 m deep into the ocean, while in the centre of the island serrated, almost 2000 metre high ridges and bizarre rock monoliths emerge, which the Spanish writer Miguel de Unamuno once interpreted as "fossilised storms of fire and lava". This Rother walking guide - following La Palma and Tenerife - is now the third featuring the Canary Islands: excursions to beaches and spectacular cave villages, walks through pine forests and atmospheric ridge paths. Due to the increased significance of hiking tourism, parts of what at times are more than 500 year old rocks have been carefully restored over the last years. These Caminos Reales (royal paths) stretch across the entire island and used to link remote mountain villages with coastal territory. Many proposed tours follow these mainly stone-paved hiking paths and are therefore also ideal for less experienced hikers. Experienced mountain hikers who are not afraid of "dramatic walks" will also find a rich offer of tours. The first comprehensive hiking guide on Gran Canary leaves nothing to desire! Coloured illustrations and excellent hiking maps at an ideal scale of 1:50,000/1:75,000 round off the picture and awaken the curiosity for ever new excursions into the charmingly bizarre world of the mountains.

Grand Canary

Author : Archibald Joseph Cronin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grand Canary written by Archibald Joseph Cronin and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London doctor, embittered and desperate, embarks for a trip to the Canary Islands.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Gran Canaria

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465489673
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Gran Canaria written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gran Canaria's towering mountains, pristine beaches, cosmopolitan towns and distinctive mix of Old and New World cultures make it an irresistible destination to visit. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Gran Canaria with absolute ease. Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Gran Canaria into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best historical buildings; places to eat; shops and traditional fiestas. You'll discover: - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of Gran Canaria's must-sees, including detailed breakdowns of Casa de Colón, Catedral de Santa Ana, Museo Canario, Jardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo, Maspalomas, Teror, Tejeda, Puerto de Mogán, Barranco de Guayadeque and Puerto de las Nieves. - Gran Canaria's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including children's activities, drives and cycle routes and things to do for free - Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness France.

Ewt Top 10 : Gran Canaria

Author : Lucy Corne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781405321181
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (211 download)

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Download or read book Ewt Top 10 : Gran Canaria written by Lucy Corne and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whatever you plan to do - whether you are travelling first class or on a limited budget - make sure you experience the best of Gran Canaria with this quick reference pocket-sized guide. From the top 10 hikes and drives to the top 10 bars, traditional festivals and best water sports - this guide features the insider knowledge that every visitor needs. Discover the most spectacular areas of natural beauty, most exciting fiestas, liveliest night spots, fascinating museums, alluring beaches, most fun places for children, the best restaurants to suit every budget and much more. With detailed fold-out maps this is your guide to the 10 best of everything.

The Geology of the Canary Islands

Author : Valentin R. Troll
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128096640
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The Geology of the Canary Islands written by Valentin R. Troll and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Geology of the Canary Islands provides a concise overview of the geology and volcanology of the Canary Islands, along with 27 carefully planned day excursions comprising trips on all of the islands. Each stop includes a description on how to approach a site and where to park with GPS locations provided. The book covers all the spectacular features of the islands, including active ocean island volcanoes whose origins are linked to a hot spot or plume causing anomalously hot mantle material to intrude the African plate, submarine volcanic sequences uplifted inside the islands, sub- aerial shield volcanoes, and the remains of giant lateral collapses. Through its clearly written and richly color-illustrated introduction and field guide, this book is essential reading for geologists who visit the Canary Islands, one of the largest and most fascinating active volcanic systems in Europe. Includes a forward by Prof. C. J. Stillman (Trinity College Dublin), a leading expert on the volcanology and geology of the Canary Islands Features 500 full color images, coupled with in-depth introductory text and a chapter on each island, followed by 27 guided excursions that include all of the seven islands of the archipelago Familiarizes the reader with the variety of volcanic landforms and eruptive products in the Canary Islands and provides practical support in recognition, recording, and interpretation Develops understanding of growth, evolution, and destruction of ocean island volcanoes, promoting temporal and spatial thinking within a given geological framework

Top 10 Gran Canaria

Author : DK Travel
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241318823
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (413 download)

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Download or read book Top 10 Gran Canaria written by DK Travel and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unbeatable guide to Gran Canaria, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps and top 10 lists - all designed to help you see the very best of Gran Canaria. Spend time in coffee shops in Vegueta, go hiking in the mountains at Teror and Tejeda, or see the incredible sand dunes at Maspalomas. From Top 10 restaurants to the Top 10 outdoor activities - discover the best of Gran Canaria with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Gran Canaria: - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week - Top 10 lists showcase Gran Canaria's best attractions, covering Emirates Palace, Al Maryah Island, the Burj Al Arab and many more - In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Gran Canaria's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information - Colour maps help you navigate with ease - Covers Maspalomas, Tamadaba, Barranco de Guayadeque, Las Palmas and more About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

The Mini Rough Guide to Gran Canaria (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 183529085X
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book The Mini Rough Guide to Gran Canaria (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized travel guide to Gran Canaria is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, as well as hidden gems, including Parque San Telmo. Our Gran Canaria guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating island. This Gran Canaria travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Gran Canaria covers: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; the East; the Southern Resorts; Going West; the North; the Central Peaks. In this guide book to Gran Canaria you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Gran Canaria, from cultural explorations in Barranco de Guayadeque, to family activities in child-friendly places, like Teror, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Southern resorts. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS This Gran Canaria travel guide covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this guide book to Gran Canaria is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Gran Canaria. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture of Gran Canaria. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps of this travel guide to Gran Canaria will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this Gran Canaria guide book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Gran Canaria

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744087783
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Gran Canaria written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gran Canaria’s towering mountains, pristine beaches, cosmopolitan towns and distinctive mix of Old and New World cultures make it an irresistible destination to visit. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you’ll find your way around Gran Canaria with absolute ease. Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Gran Canaria into helpful lists of ten — from our own selected highlights to the best historical buildings; places to eat; shops and traditional fiestas. You'll discover: • Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week • Detailed Top 10 lists of Gran Canaria’s must-sees, including detailed breakdowns of Casa de Colón, Catedral de Santa Ana, Museo Canario, Jardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo, Maspalomas, Teror, Tejeda, Puerto de Mogán, Barranco de Guayadeque and Puerto de las Nieves. • Gran Canaria’s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing • Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip – including children’s activities, drives and cycle routes and things to do for free • A free laminated pull-out map of Gran Canaria and Las Palmas, plus five color neighborhood maps • Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe • A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you’re on the move DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness France.

TOC! Magazine Gran Canaria

Author : afinitrip.com
Publisher : Elena Angélica Pérez Ortega
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book TOC! Magazine Gran Canaria written by afinitrip.com and published by Elena Angélica Pérez Ortega. This book was released on 2014-06-19 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TOC! Magazine is an annual publication of Afinitrip that includes Afinitrip Tourism Leisure and Culture through a guide with its own identity, from which we hope you spend good times and you know all the resources of Gran Canaria. The guide offers you different proposals that you have greater affinity with all services and you can enjoy a quality tourism. Gran Canaria is a consolidated destination that offers a great diversity of tourism so that you can enjoy the island discovering all its charm. The guide helps you to know all Gran Canaria resources so you can visit places of interest and enjoy a unique experience.

Alternative Tourism on Gran Canaria

Author : Franziska Herms
Publisher : diplom.de
ISBN 13 : 383249281X
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (324 download)

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Download or read book Alternative Tourism on Gran Canaria written by Franziska Herms and published by diplom.de. This book was released on 2006-01-27 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: When thinking about the island of Gran Canaria hardly anyone has the image of endless green and yellow flushing mountains, little traditional colourful villages, undiscovered wine-cellars and hidden cultural treasures in mind. But this may change in the future, as Gran Canaria is on its way to a new tourism development, in search for alternative tourism. In recent years, there has been a rapid rise in interest for alternative forms of tourism, which are frequently presented as alternatives to traditional mass tourism. Factors responsible for the enhanced awareness include a greater awareness of the environmental impacts of tourism, a growing demand from tourists for new experiences and economic development policies. Today leisure and tourism are more than just elements in social life, but also indicate the individual's position in society. People are looking for sporting challenges like biking, climbing or rafting, or want to collect experience of life inside foreign cultures. On Gran Canaria alternative tourism expresses the alternative to the island s mass tourism. Nearly three million visitors have arrived annually on the island, but within the last years these numbers are decreasing constantly. An action out of this development was the implementation of a diversification policy, while focusing on other tourism resources Gran Canaria can present. The island offers much more than only sandy-white beaches and crystal clear water all year long. These new tourism products focus on the natural resources of the island in its interior, where the original life of indigenous people still can be witnessed. Products like rural tourism, activity tourism or golf tourism are becoming here more and more importance. Until now, only La Gomera and El Hierro are known for their alternative vacation offers within the Canary Islands. But this may change, as the island opens its doors for a new type of traveller trough a very diverse tourist offer than the island was known for since years. There have been many ups and downs in the tourism development of the island in the last years, but it seems like if the island learned from its mistakes in the past and found a different way for its future tourist development. A new age of tourism is about to come for Gran Canaria. The objective of this paper is to introduce the reader to the term alternative tourism by portraying the particularities of this kind of tourism and show off the [...]

Landscapes of Gran Canaria

Author : Noel Rochford
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781856912303
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Landscapes of Gran Canaria written by Noel Rochford and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2004 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to Malta, Gozo and Comina includes: topographical walking maps; fold-out touring maps; many short walks and picnic suggestions - suitable for hot summer days and for those with young children; and an update service with specific route-change information.

Walking on Gran Canaria

Author : Paddy Dillon
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783627980
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Walking on Gran Canaria written by Paddy Dillon and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guidebook describes 45 day walks across eight areas of Gran Canaria, including Las Palmas in the north to Playa del Ingles in the south. Also included is a five-day coast-to-coast route on the GR131, an island-hopping long-distance trail stretching across all seven of the Canary Islands. There are walks suitable for those of all abilities, ranging in landscape from coastal clifftops to the dramatic volcanic mountains inland. Walks venture through villages and towns, and up to the summits of the highest peaks on Gran Canaria. Each walk gives information on access (predominantly using the island's good bus services), details of places offering food and drink, and notes on the interesting features passed along the way. The book also provides lots of background information on geology, wildlife, plants and flowers as well as practical information on accommodation, currency and language. Gran Canaria is a hugely popular holiday destination but despite this it offers many peaceful locations for walkers to explore and some truly beautiful and striking scenery. This collection of walks showcases the island's remarkably varied landscapes - from arid semi-desert to moist laurisilva 'cloud forests' and rugged mountains and coast.

Berlitz Pocket Guide Gran Canaria (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Berlitz
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1780049706
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Berlitz Pocket Guide Gran Canaria (Travel Guide eBook) written by Berlitz and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2016-09-23 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Berlitz Pocket Guide Gran Canaria combines narrative text with great colour photography to highlight the very best that this island has to offer, all for the great price of 5.99. Inside Gran Canaria Pocket Guide: Where To Go details all the key sights on the island, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip. Perfect Day provides a day itinerary around the capital Las Palmas. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from water sports to jeep safaris to duty-free shopping. Essential information on Canarian culture, including a brief history of the island. Eating Out covers the island's best cuisine. Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

Biogeography and Ecology in the Canary Islands

Author : G. Kunkel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 940101566X
Total Pages : 543 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Biogeography and Ecology in the Canary Islands written by G. Kunkel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When asked by the General Editor to prepare a book-length treatment concerning the nature of the Canary Islands, our aims were rather ambitious. A general monograph was to be written, embracing all the disciplines of natural history applicable to these islands, and over twenty scientists were approached for contributions. However scientists are 'time machines' ; our proposed list of contents has changed a good many times. Cooporation of other authors was gained and, finally, a fairly rounded project appeared revealing different and lesser known aspects of Canary Island Nature. Since Centuries the Canary Islands have attracted the attention of travellers. Earliest reports may be traced back some two thousand years but real scientific investigation began about 1800, the time of Alexander von Humboldt and his visit to the islands; older reports are scarce, sometimes rather confusing because of geographic inaccuracies. But the 19th Century will remain as the century of fundamental explorations, connected with names such as Leopold von Buch, F. C. MacGregor, Sabin Berthelot, Philip Barker Webb, J. Viera y Clavijo, F. von Fritsch, C. Bolle, D. H. Christ, O. Simony, G. Hartung, H. Mayer etc. , all familiar and intimately connected with our knowledge of the natural history of the archipelago. Even the much criticised Ernst Haeckel has provided us with lively descriptions of his visit to one of the 'Fortunate Islands'. The 20th Century brought new interest, new fields to be explored, and new expeditions to the islands.

Essential Gran Canaria

Author : AA Staff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780749549558
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (495 download)

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Download or read book Essential Gran Canaria written by AA Staff and published by . This book was released on 2007-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This spiral bound guide provides you with everything you need for a memorable holiday. Details are given of the best places to see and do, as well as advice on when to go and getting around. The 'Exploring' section divides the destination into colour-coded regions in accordance with the locator map on the cover flap.

111 Places in Gran Canaria That You Shouldn't Miss

Author : Rolando Suarez
Publisher : Emons Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9783740806040
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book 111 Places in Gran Canaria That You Shouldn't Miss written by Rolando Suarez and published by Emons Publishers. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * The ultimate insider's guide to Gran Canaria* Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides* Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 titles and 1.5 million copies in print worldwide* Appeals to both the local market (more than 840,000 people call Gran Canaria home) and the tourist market (more than 4 million people visit Gran Canaria every year!)* Fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photographsEvery year, almost four million people visit the third largest of the three Canary Islands to sunbathe and enjoy the lovely climate. Others prefer to hike in the mighty mountains. And some just stay close to the capital of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and dive into the urban bustle. The island offers a personal paradise and a refuge for people who need a respite from everyday life. Rolando invites us to discover remote places, hidden gems, and quiet corners away from the throngs of vacationers. He knows every road on the island, and he shares many of his favourite insider tips in this guidebook. Gran Canaria will always be a tourist destination, but you will be surprized and enchanted by the diversity here. Discover the island far away from the all-inclusive resorts. "Va a flipar!" as they say here - "you will flip out with happiness".

The Canary Islands

Author : Juan Cruz Ruiz
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1468315447
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (683 download)

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Download or read book The Canary Islands written by Juan Cruz Ruiz and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2017-09-06 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional guidebooks give straightforward advice on what to do and where to go, but in this remarkable cultural history, celebrated journalist and Canary Islands native Juan Cruz Ruiz offers something much more—a fusion of literature and travel that will captivate both globetrotters and interested readers looking for a more intimate exploration of this rich archipelago, which is part of Spain, yet completely distinct from the mainland.Over twelve million visitors travel to the Canary Islands every year to see its famous black and white sand beaches and attend Carnival. Reading The Canary Islands is like traveling with a personal tour guide, one who will tell you in exquisite language about the original inhabitants of the Canaries, the history of the islands, and what life was like for residents of the Canaries before tourism. Weaving together lectures, memories, and experiences, Ruiz explores the geography, the food, and the local art of the Canaries, and tells the stories of the Canarian people. Including writings, anecdotes, and comments of personalities connected to island—Ignacio Aldecoa, Unamuno, Humboldt, García Márquez, Chillida, César Manrique— Juan Cruz Ruiz introduces readers to the very essence of the Canary Islands and its people.The Canary Islands is both inspiring and useful—an in-depth look at the islands and the islanders, as well as a unique guide to unusual Canary Islands destinations, the native cuisine, and the history, mythology, and ecology of this cherished destination.