DK Canary Islands

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

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