Your holiday starts the moment you open the guide...'The best guide available. Packed to the brim with colour photos, maps and essential information' - "Amazon Reader" review. From sandy beaches to craggy peaks, this new expanded DK "Eyewitness Guide" shows the Canary Islands at their sun-soaked best. You'll find cutaways and floor plans of all of the major sights and special coverage of the islands unique geography and the wildlife of the archipelago, with its volcanic rock formations and geysers, diverse flora and sea-life. The legends of the islands are also brought to life, including tales of Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan conquests, and the belief that the islands were the lost land of Atlantis. No trip to the Canary Islands would be complete without joining the revellers at one of its glorious carnivals, and with sights, beaches, markets and festivals listed town by town, you won't miss a thing. Experience the islands flavours with information on local produce and classic dishes. With a reliable selection of hotels, bars, restaurants, and full-colour detailed maps of all the towns and regions, this is the perfect guide for making the most of the sun, sand and atmosphere of these extraordinary islands. Winner of the "Guardian & Observer" 'Best Guide Books' Award and "Wanderlust Magazine" Silver Award for 'Top Guidebook'.