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~ Sarah Andrews (Author), Josephine Quintero (Author)
Key Phrases: naviera armas, las indias, Estación Marítima, Santa Cruz, Canary Islands, Gran Canaria (more...)
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For sheer global reach and dogged research, attention must be paid to Lonely Planet…' --Los Angeles Times, February 2, 2003

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Discover the Canary Islands

Go barefoot on the vast dunes of Gran Canaria's Maspalomas, p. 83
Hike amid the waterfalls and lush laurels of Los Tiles bioreserve on La Palma, p. 227
Eavesdrop on Gomeros as they gossip in Silbo, the ancient whistling language, p. 199
Hear world-class classics at Calatrava's stunning Auditorio de Tenerife, p. 153

In This Guide:

Seven islands, two authors, 700 hours of on-the-ground research
From tiny fishing villages to the top of El Teide - the only guide that shows you every corner of the Canaries
Island-by-island itineraries highlight the best activities, beaches, culture, cuisine and kids' fun
Locals give the lowdown on each of their islands

Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet; 4 edition (October 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1741045959
  • ISBN-13: 978-1741045956
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #328,241 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointingly mediocre, September 11, 2002
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I took this book on my recent trip to Canary Islands. Most of the information contained in the book can be easily found on internet (or even more). The content is an encyclopedic compilation of facts (probably rehashed from other publications) with very little personal experience. This is another hastily written and impersonal guide book. I expected something like the Ultimate Kauai and got less than could be found on Ecanarias web site. The most irritating, in my opinion, were multiple references to another book by one of the authors about hiking trails. If you want to hike - buy another book, uh. There is no even basic walk described. I laughed pretty hard when I read about poorly marked trails in the National Park on La Gomera. The reality is quite opposite. The trail-heads have excellent markings and even area maps. You wander how many years it has been since they visited last time. (the signs start show age here and there). There is nothing outstanding about this book. No personal touch like Ultimate Kaui Guide or sumptuous visual information like in DK Eye Witness series that steers you to the best sights (too bad none on Canary Islands is available yet). Explanation for this mediocre performance dawned on me when I realized what a prolific author Damien Simonis is. He "fathered or better bastardized" guide books covering about 15 - 20 areas (depending how you count) and these include whole countries like Italy, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, southern Spain and even all of Africa. Doing simple math tells you that he could not work on updating each more than 3 weeks a year. Probably many tourists would beat him in this aspect.
I enjoyed other Lonely Planet publication but this one is a real disappointment. There is plenty of free guides in English, even hiking maps and trails, once you get to islands. Save your money and skip it.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars This Guide Bites, December 1, 2003
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I lived in the Canary Islands for 10 years. I am returning this winter for the first time as a tourist, and purchased Lonely Planet's guide, because they are normally good. Using this guide, I cannot find a single decent place to stay, any good restaurants, and even the activities list is pathetic. I know you're probably thinking that I'm just jaded because I lived there and know the spots, but from a basics perspective, not ONE of the major hotels that I know are good are listed, the three hotels that I did recognize are dumps, and the restuarant selections are crappy tourist dives without any real authenticity. Unfortunately, I don't have a good guide to recommend yet, but whatever you do, don't get this one!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Canary Island Confusion, January 20, 2009
By Marjorie M. Hahn (Thousand Oaks, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I am so glad I returned the copy of this book before we left for the Canary Islands. We are seasoned travelers and this is one of the worst travel guides ever. The information is disjointed and incomplete, the text is user unfriendly, and the cross-references are pointless. Lonely Planet usually has excellent resources. This isn't one of them.
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4.0 out of 5 stars vacation in Tenerife
This turist guide was very helpful to us on our 7 days vacation in Tenerife.
Published 11 months ago by Lea Benosh

4.0 out of 5 stars Won't steer you wrong
Lonely Planet guides tend to be aimed at somewhat younger and more active travelers, with lots of discussion of sport and nightlife. That's not really us any more! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr Lapin

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book was extremely valuable during our recent stay on the island of Tenerife, just outside of Puerto de la Cruz. Read more
Published on September 15, 2007 by B. BARNETT

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
this book has been very helpful to me with allot of good recomendations for hotels , restaurants and things to do on all the islands seperately . Read more
Published on July 2, 2007 by Music lover

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not get that one
I got the guide, because I like the Lonely planet books. Well, that one is an exception - there is nothing interesting or useful. Read more
Published on December 22, 2006 by Traveller

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Guide to the Islands, by fermed
Damien Simonis wrote the first edition of the Lonely Planet's gide to the Canaries, and an excellent companion to the islands it was; now (May, 2001) Lonely Planet has issued the... Read more
Published on December 16, 2001 by Fernando Melendez

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