Author: Josephine Quintero Publisher: ISBN: 9781741791648 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 287
Book Description
Provides background information on the Canary Islands along with recommendations for accommodations, restaurants, beaches, outdoor activities, sights, and entertainment.
Author: Valentin R. Troll Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 0128096640 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 637
Book Description
The Geology of the Canary Islands provides a concise overview of the geology and volcanology of the Canary Islands, along with 27 carefully planned day excursions comprising trips on all of the islands. Each stop includes a description on how to approach a site and where to park with GPS locations provided. The book covers all the spectacular features of the islands, including active ocean island volcanoes whose origins are linked to a hot spot or plume causing anomalously hot mantle material to intrude the African plate, submarine volcanic sequences uplifted inside the islands, sub- aerial shield volcanoes, and the remains of giant lateral collapses. Through its clearly written and richly color-illustrated introduction and field guide, this book is essential reading for geologists who visit the Canary Islands, one of the largest and most fascinating active volcanic systems in Europe. - Includes a forward by Prof. C. J. Stillman (Trinity College Dublin), a leading expert on the volcanology and geology of the Canary Islands - Features 500 full color images, coupled with in-depth introductory text and a chapter on each island, followed by 27 guided excursions that include all of the seven islands of the archipelago - Familiarizes the reader with the variety of volcanic landforms and eruptive products in the Canary Islands and provides practical support in recognition, recording, and interpretation - Develops understanding of growth, evolution, and destruction of ocean island volcanoes, promoting temporal and spatial thinking within a given geological framework
Author: Isabella Noble Publisher: ISBN: 9781786574985 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Lonely Planet's Canary Islands is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ride the cable car to the summit of Tenerife's El Teide, celebrate Carnaval with dawn-to-dusk frivolity, and catch waves at Playa de Sotavento - all with your trusted travel companion.
Author: Paddy Dillon Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited ISBN: 1783627964 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 323
Book Description
This guidebook provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the GR131, an island-hopping trail across the seven Canary Islands. The 560km (348 mile) route begins on Lanzarote and finishes on El Hierro and is presented in 32 daily stages. The route is well waymarked but some navigational skills are required, and the remote and occasional rocky sections need to be treated with care. Also included is an optional ascent of El Teide, the highest peak on Spanish territory at 3718m. The guide is split into seven parts, one for each island. Overview statistics, detailed navigational description and 1:50,000 mapping is provided for each stage and the guide also includes key information about transport to and between the Canary Islands and availability of accommodation and services. There is background information on the geology, history, plants and wildlife and notes on local points of interest. An appendix contains a helpful glossary. As a geologically young area, the Canaries boast rare wildlife across their dramatic volcanic terrain. The islands contain a number of national parks, and the landscape varies from semi-desert to forests and barren mountainsides. This month-long route is a great opportunity for walkers to fully immerse themselves in the diverse culture and scenery of the Canary Islands.
Author: Dirk Hilbers Publisher: ISBN: 9789491648069 Category : Gomera (Canary Islands) Languages : en Pages : 208
Book Description
This new title in the Crossbill Guides Series covers Tenerife and La Gomera, the two most diverse of the Canary Islands. This guidebook describes the nature of these islands from the sun-soaked lava fields on the coast to the lonely snow-capped peak of mount Teide, including all the fascinating life that can be found in these ecosystems.
Author: Oliver Solanas Heinrichs Publisher: Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson ISBN: 9781846238475 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
This lively cruising guide to the Canary Islands, compiled by Oliver Solanas Heinrichs and Mike Westin, offers a useful combination of cruising information, sightseeing recommendations and tips from local sailors about the beautiful islands of this Spanish archipelago. Well researched texts give full detail of marinas and anchorages in a friendly and accessible style, with spectacular aerial photographs detailing the rugged volcanic scenery and black- and white-sand beaches of the islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa. The authors' invaluable network of contacts has added an extra dimension, with tips and recommendations from locals. Imray's clear and informative plans include the usual pilotage information plus details of wind acceleration zones, useful facilities and attractions in the areas surrounding each harbour. A handy guide for those who want to explore the Canary Islands in depth or simply pass through on their way across the Atlantic.
Author: DK Eyewitness Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 1465457380 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Explore the Canary Islands, a volcanic archipelago, and see this unique location for yourself. Visit the historic Las Palmas on Gran Canaria and climb mountains while discovering the region's art, history, and culture. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canary Islands. • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. • Area maps marked with sights. • Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canary Islands truly shows you the region as no one else can. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.
Author: Juan de Abreu de Galindo Publisher: ISBN: Category : Canary Islands Languages : en Pages : 398
Book Description
Deals most heavily with the fifteenth and sixteenth-century colonization of the islands, and includes information on the people, economy, and government.
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