Gran Canaria Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced
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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Gran Canaria will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. You can rely on dozens of Top 10 lists
- from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events & festivals
- there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars & places to shop. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs & explore every corner effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Gran Canaria & its free pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Gran Canaria
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Gran Canaria, Las Palmas & the island’s main resorts on a clear & informative, waterproof & tear-resistant map from Berndtson, with both the road map & the street plans indexed & highlighting the island’s 15 top rated sites & other places of interest, as well as providing general tourist information. On one side a map at 1:100, 000 shows the island’s road network, including selected cart tracks & footpaths. Scenic routes are highlighted & boundaries of national parks are marked. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest, including beaches, campsites, viewpoints, wildlife reserves, sport & recreational facilities, etc. 15 of the island’s main sights are marked, with a separate panel providing brief descriptions. Topography is shown by relief shading with names of numerous peaks. The index has a separate list of places of interest & beaches. The map has no geographical coordinates. On the reverse is a street plan of Las Palmas at 1:10, 000. One way streets, car parks, places of interest & selected hotels are highlighted. Street index

Includes:: lists of sights, consulates, parks, etc. Also included are plans of Puerto Rico (1:10, 000) & the Maspalomas
- Playa del Inglés area (1:25, 000), with indexes & lists of accommodation facilities, etc. The map also provides an overview of the whole of the Canary Islands (1:1, 200, 000) showing ferry connections, panels with climate details month by month & other useful tourist information. The map is printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. Map legend

Includes:: English. All descriptions & notes are in English only.




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Marco Polo Gran Canaria: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Experience all the attractions of Gran Canaria with this up-to-date & authoritative guide, complete with ` Best Of` recommendations. You`ll discover hotels, restaurants, & the trendiest places to go, as well as tips for shopping & getting by on a low budget. There are also ideas for those travelling with children & for active pursuits as well as a summary of the island`s main festivals & events. Further sections include: Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, Spanish phrase book & index; useful too is the ` Perfect Route` section & the handy pull-out map supplied in addition to the Street Atlas inside. It`s never boring on Gran Canaria: paradise beaches, rugged mountains & immense sand dunes entice the visitor, as does the big city atmosphere of the capital Las Palmas. Diving, walking, windsurfing, enjoying the nightlife or simply relaxing, with the assurance of year-round sunshine. This island with its volcanic origins lies just 85 miles from the coast of Africa. Marco Polo Gran Canaria leads you all around the island with its varied, often breathtaking scenery & impressive flora. The Insider Tips recommend a romantic place to stay in the mountains & tell you where you can dance the night away to hot salsa & Latin rhythms. The ` Best Of` pages highlight some unique aspects of Gran Canaria, recommend places to go for free, & have tips for things to do if it rains & where you can relax & be pampered, while panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you`re on a tight budget & where you might pick up some real bargains. The Excursions & Tours chapter leads you from the south into the interior & through rugged mountain terrain to the highest viewing point on the isl&. Water sports are the main activity on Gran Canaria, but in the Sports & Activities chapter landlubbers will also find out where the best climbing areas & biking trails are to be found. Finally the Dos & Don`ts advise you to beware of free island tours & fake goods, & warn against unprotected sex. Marco Polo Gran Canaria provides comprehensive coverage of all parts of the isl&. To help you find your way around there`s a detailed Road Atlas, useful town maps of Las Palmas, Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles & San Agustin in the cover, plus a separate pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide! ...

Gran Canaria in the Essential Guides Series from the AA, exploring the best places to see & things to do in a range of popular destinations. Each illustrated, pocket-sized guide is divided into five sections
- the essence of the area, planning your trip, the best places to see, best things to do & an exploration of notable highlights, organised by area. An introductory chapter profiles each destination &

Includes:: notes on local cuisine & recommendations for short breaks. A planning section advises on pre-trip preparations & getting there & around as well as outlining useful language tips & what


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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Gran Canaria will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you`re looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. You can rely on dozens of Top 10 lists
- from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events & festivals
- there`s even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars & places to shop. You`ll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs & explore every corner effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Gran Canaria & its free pull-out map.

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Gran Canaria at 1:50, 000 on a GPS-compatible road map from Freytag & Berndt prominently highlighting the island’s main places of interest described in a multilingual booklet attached to the map cover. Many place names are in larger size print than found on most maps of the isl&. Gran Canaria’s landscape is presented by contours & relief shading, with plenty of names of peaks, valleys & other topographic features. Road network emphasises main roads, with interchange names prominently marked, &

Includes:: local roads & selected country tracks. Driving distances are marked on main routes. Scenic roads are highlighted, as are hiking trails. Icons indicate various facilities & places of interest, including campsites, viewpoints, etc. The island’s best sights are prominently highlighted & described in the accompanying booklet attached to the map cover. The map has a 5km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at 2’ intervals. The index, also in the booklet, lists locations with their GPS coordinates. Map legend & the text of sights descriptions include English.

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Gran Canaria in the Compact Guide series from Insight is an accessible & handy reference guide, describing main sites & cultural highlights. Each illustrated guide

Includes:: an introductory chapter with a selection of the top ten things to do & gives visitors an insight into history, culture & geography. An extensive

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Gran Canaria at 1:50, 000 on a sturdy, waterproof & tear-resistant, GPS compatible map from Kümmerly + Frey. The map divides the island north/south, with an overlap between the sides, presenting its topography by contours at 100m intervals & light relief shading, plus colouring for woodlands; boundaries of the protected areas are marked. Road network indicates motorway junction numbers, toll & restricted entry roads, bus stops, etc. The map also highlights waymarked walking paths including special thematic or nature trails, indicating steep sections. Also marked is a selection of cycling & mountain bike routes. A wide range of symbols show various facilities & places of interest, including mountain refuges, sport & recreational sites, beaches, viewpoints, etc. The map has a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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Gran Canaria in a series of maps of the Canary Islands from Kompass, Europe’s leading publisher of detailed, contoured hiking maps. Excellent also for exploring each island on bike or by car, the maps highlight numerous hiking trails, indicating difficult sections, & show cycle routes. A wide range of symbols highlight various facilities & places of interest, including campsites & youth hostels, beaches, sport & leisure facilities, etc. The maps have a UTM grid for GPS users. Map legends included English. Street plans of main towns or holiday resorts are also provided.* In this title:* contour lines are at 100m intervals, with relief shading, spot heights & plenty of names of peaks, mountain ranges & other geographical features. Boundaries of the national park & other protected areas are marked. Overprint for hiking trails indicates steep sections & paths suitable only for experienced climbers. Local bus stops are marked. The map has a 2km UTM grid. Street plans show Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (1:23, 000) & the Maspalomas
- Playa del Inglés
- San Augustin area (1:34, 000) Please note before ordering: the map comes with an illustrated booklet, in German only, describing the main sights. The booklet is not available in English edition. The map itself has a legend in English & can be used without the booklet.

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