DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Canary Islands


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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. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canary Islands. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canary Islands truly shows you the region as no one else can.




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canary Islands


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DK Eyewitness Canary Islands travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions the seven main islands have on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps discover the unique personality of each island from the golden desertscapes of Fuerteventura to the ruddy red hues of Lanzarote. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs whether you're relaxing in a tiny fishing village in La Gomera or riding a cable car up Mount Teidi in Tenerife, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafés and bars on each island for all price ranges. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites plus street-by-street maps of the major cities and towns and reliable information for getting around by train, car and foot. DK Eyewitness Canary Islands explores the culture, history, architecture and art of the islands and unearths the best in entertainment, outdoor activities, wildlife and shopping. With scenic routes, thematic tours, and all the sights, beaches, markets and festivals listed town by town, DK Eyewitness Canary Islands is indispensable. Don’t miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Canary Islands




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canary Islands


Book Description

Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canary Islands shows the Canary Islands at their sun-soaked best. From sandy beaches to craggy peaks, this uniquely visual guide provides cutaways and floor plans of all of the major sights. Special coverage of the islands' unique geography and the wildlife of the archipelago includes its volcanic rock formations and geysers, diverse flora, and marine life. No trip to the Canary Islands would be complete without joining revelers at one of its glorious carnivals; and with sights, beaches, markets and festivals listed town by town, you won't miss a thing. With a reliable selection of hotels, bars, and restaurants, and full-color, detailed maps of all the towns and regions, this is the perfect guide to help you experience the best of the islands. Additionally, this expanded DK Eyewitness Travel Guide brings to life the islands' culture and history, explaining the legends of the islands, revealing tales of Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan conquests, and the story that the islands were once believed to be the lost land of Atlantis. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canary Islands--showing you what others only tell you.




DK Eyewitness Top 10 Gran Canaria


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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.




DK Eyewitness Top 10 Gran Canaria


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True to its name, this Gran Canaria travel guide covers all the island's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This travel guide for Gran Canaria will lead you straight to the best attractions this location has to offer, from hiking to national parks to museums. Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Gran Canaria. + Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to Gran Canaria. + Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. + New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. + New typography and fresh layout throughout. You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of history and culture.




DK Eyewitness Spain


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With superb photography, illustrations, and maps, this comprehensive travel guide will help you plan your trip to Spain. This guide will show you the best of Barcelona-such as Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell-to the spectacular castles of Castile, the golden beaches of Costa Blanca and the stunning natural landscape of the Basque Country. Learn about Spain's beautiful national parks, its iconic fiestas, and the art of flamenco. There are also practical tips, transportation information, and hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you plan the perfect trip. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain truly shows you this city as no one else can.




DK Canary Islands


Book Description

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. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canary Islands. • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. • Area maps marked with sights. • Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canary Islands truly shows you the region as no one else can. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.




Canary Islands


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An illustrated travel guide to the Canary Islands.




DK Top 10 Gran Canaria


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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.




DK Eyewitness Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean


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Anchors aweigh! Capture the essence of cruising through the beautiful Mediterranean with DK's multi-country guide to Europe's most spectacular cruising destinations. From Oslo to Athens, the guide covers 70 ports of call. Lush photos and illustrations, unique 3D models, and bird's-eye view maps of all the major sites ensure you don't miss a thing. Clue up on the basics, from ship etiquette to the best bars and restaurants ashore. Discover where the locals go, enjoy relaxing entertainment, world-class sites, and retail therapy. As with all DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, this book shows you what others only tell you, offering all you need for an unforgettable cruise. Countries discussed include: Croatia, Denmark, Estonia & Latvia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece & Cyprus, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Netherlands, North Africa, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, and Turkey.