Reiseführer Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria has many faces. In the south, where most visitors stay, the island boasts beautiful dune beaches. However, the interior of the island is even more exciting, featuring a dramatic mountain range with canyons and plateaus, palm oases, lakes, lush green pastures, and pine and laurel forests. Year-round mild air and water temperatures, along with clean water, promise a pleasant trip. This comprehensive travel guide leads to all the interesting places on the island. It takes readers on a cultural journey through the old town of Las Palmas, to the dunes of Maspalomas, which shift several meters each year, and to the cave restaurant in Artenara, the highest village on the island at 1,270 meters. A total of 12 hiking tours lead to and around the Roque Nublo, through almond groves to Tejeda, along the spectacular King's Road from Cruz Grande to Ayacata, and through the southern ravines to the crater of Bandama. Those looking to socialize can immerse themselves in the lively bustle of the capital or the beaches along the southern Costa Canaria. Each chapter begins with a double page that introduces the contents with an overview map of the region, highlights, and page references. Naturally, the guide includes tried-and-true practical tips for travel questions from A to Z. The expanded introduction features overview pages with descriptions of all regions, a yearly overview of festivals and events, suggested routes, and the author's personal top tips. Many special pieces of information, such as travel details and various activity options, serve as helpful planning aids. Detailed excursions into history, land, and people distinguish this up-to-date travel guide, along with a small Spanish language aid.