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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Gran Canaria in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do across the isl&, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

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 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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Gran Canaria Holiday Map at 1:100, 000 from Marco Polo Travel Publishing, waterproof, tear-resistant & in a handy pocket format, with highlighting for places of interest & scenic routes, street plans of Las Palmas & Maspalomas/ Playa del Inglés/ San Agustín, a distance table & traffic regulations, etc. Topography is presented by relief shading; protected areas are clearly marked. The map shows the island’s road network, including local roads & selected country tracks & paths, highlighting scenic routes. Interesting towns & villages, as well as other sites, beaches & natural features are also highlighted with grading. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 10’ intervals. The index

Includes:: places of interest & natural features. Please note: the map is an enlargement of cartography prepared at a smaller scale, so place names are in larger size than found on most maps of the isl&. In addition to the index, the reverse side provides more tourist information: street plans of Las Palmas & Maspalomas/ Playa del Inglés/ San Agustín; brief descriptions of the island’s highlights in culture, nature & activities; a distance table & main traffic regulations; useful addresses including car hire; climate charts, a map of the whole of Canary Islands with ferry links, etc.

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Marco Polo Pocket Guide Gran Canaria: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Gran Canaria with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this Spanish Canary Island has to offer... 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 & just 85 miles from the coast of Africa, offers the perfect setting for a magical holiday... This is Gran Canaria! Your Marco Polo Gran Canaria Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little known secrets that offer a real insight into this wonderful isl&. Discover a romantic place to stay in the mountains or find out where you can dance the night away to hot salsa & Latin rhythms. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Gran Canaria experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all of the top sights are organised by areas of the island so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours
- 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Gran Canaria. Here are inspirational itineraries that will help you enjoy authentic Gran Canaria. Gran Canaria in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Gran Canaria

Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- new for 2018, you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Road Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed road atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful Spanish phrases
- the essential words & phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Gran Canaria to show you around this wonderful isl&. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Gran Canaria has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.











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Gran Canaria in the Marco Polo Spiral Guides series is a practical guide presenting the most important things to see & do in the island in a nutshell, & aimed at travellers who don’t have a lot of time to prepare & research for a trip. The guide highlights the top 10 sights, suggests tours & great ideas for exciting days out, & features colour photographs & a pull-out road map & atlas pages. The guide opens with introductory chapters offering general information about the isl&, its history, art, geography & the people & things that make it worth visiting. Then, the guide divides the area into sections, & for each offers more specific information organised by Getting Your Bearings, Perfect Days giving examples of planned itineraries, the Top 10, Don’t Miss & At Your Leisure. There are planned day itineraries for each area including the best places to eat & drink along the way, accompanied by local map extracts & dotted with useful tips. An additional chapter offers inspirations for walks & tours. The guide concludes with general & practical information, regional atlas pages & a removable pull-out map, conveniently stored in a plastic pocket on the back cover. The format is designed with practicality in mind; the spiral binding & the colour coding makes it easy to keep the book open where is needed & render orientation fast & easy, ideal for travellers on the go. ...