Lonely Planet Canary Islands (1st ed) [Paperback]

Damien Simonis (Author)

Book Description

Series: 1st ed | Publication Date: August 1998

This guidebook to the Canary Islands gives advice on how best to explore this year-round destination, from its diverse and dramatic landscapes to seaside resorts humming with activity. Extensive information on outdoor activities is included, as are details of where to stay.

Product Details

• Paperback: 274 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864425228
• ISBN-13: 978-0864425225
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,909,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A "must" item if you are to visit the islands, by fermed, July 18, 1999

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Fernando Melendez "fermed" (San Diego, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Canary Islands (1st ed) (Paperback)

I happen to know something about the Canaries, the birthplace of my parents and my stamping grounds until I left to attend universities elsewhere. I have read many books about the islands (in lieu of returning there, alas) and I must say that this little volume is a jewel. It is meticulously accurate, historically satisfying, full of intriguing trivia about the islands, and all in the size of a pocket book. It is by no means a "picture book," but a travel book with a few nice pictures thrown in. It is very well researched: are the birds named after the islands, and the islands named after the abundant dogs (canes) the Romans found when they visited? Or did they acquire their name from the Canarii tribe, a Berber group from N. Africa? Who knows, but the book addresses the birds and the dogs and Nelson's right arm. High above London's Trafalgar square is the one-armed statue of Nelson. Any Canary islander will inform you the missing arm was lost on the island of Tenerife, where the Admiral came ashore when he was not welcome.

The book gives you all the necessary addresses, telephone numbers, prices, "do's and dont's," and the etceteras needed for a comfortable and enlightened trip to the islands. D. Simonis uses a clear and concise language without complications, and he leavens it with wit and occasional sarcasm. I hope this type of travel book becomes a model for others. A "must" item if you are to visit the islands.