Lonely Planet Canary Islands


Scented pine forests, haunting volcanoes, lunar-like landscapes, sandy coves, miles of Sahara-style dunes, beach-hugging resorts – the beautiful, unique Canary Islands wear many tantalising hats. Lonely Planet is your passport to Canary Islands, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Hike through the alien landscape around El Teide, dive into the colour of Carnaval, or es-cape the crowds on Fuerteventua’s stunning northwest beaches; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Isabella Noble describes why she loves the Canary Islands. "Those who love Las Canarias are in on a sunny secret: there's a whole lot more to these sparkling, far-flung islands than their much-maligned reputation. Having grown up in Andalusia, I've always been fascinated by the canaries, with their Latin American-influenced accents, cultural riches and glorious volcanoscapes. this is an entrancing, wonderfully varied pocket of Spain - intimately interwoven with the mainland, yet also worlds apart. I can't help but smile when landing on Lanzarote's volcanic shores hiking through La Gomera's magical laurel forests or escaping into natural pools on distant El Hierro."

Canary Islands Top 10

1. El Teide

2. Carnaval!

3. Driving Gran Canaria's Rugged Heart

4. Hiking the Caldera de Taburiente

5. Fuerteventura's Stunning Beaches

6. César Manrique Art Architecture

7. La Laguna's Historic Old Quarter

8. Parque Nacional de Garajonay

9. El Hierro

10. Artenara

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