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Inside This Book…

2 authors

7 enchanting islands

231 places to eat and drink

Hundreds of ways to unwind

Inspirational photos

Clear, easy-to-use maps

In-depth background

At-a-glance practical info

Comprehensive planning tools

Easy-to-read layout.

"Looming volcanoes, tumbling waterfalls, lava fields and trails of camels loping into the sunset… Those who love the Canary Islands know there is a captivating flip side to those seafront resorts."

Josephine Quintero, Lonely Planet Writer