The popular Spanish Canary Islands are given the Bradt Travel Guide treatment for the first time.

Lucy Corne, a resident of Gran Canaria since 2001, shares her strong enthusiasm for the Canary Islands and pride in this, her first travel publication.

Introduction Chapter 1: Background Information:History, Geography, Climate, Natural history, Ecology and conservation, Government and politics, Economy, People and culture. Chapter 2: Practical Information:When to visit, Highlights, Possible itineraries, Activities, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, getting around, Tourist information, Time, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Fiestas, Shopping, Entertainment, Media and communications, Living, working and studying in the Canary Islands, Giving something back. Chapter 3: Gran Canaria Chapter 4: Fuerteventura Chapter 5: Lanzarote and Archipelago Chinijo Chapter 6: Tenerife Chapter 7: La Gomera Chapter 8: La Palma Chapter 9: El Hierro Appendix 1: Language Appendix 2: Further Reading/Websites Index