London doctor, embittered and desperate, embarks for a trip to the Canary Islands.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.