Canary Islands - Understand the Canary Islands and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)

This chapter contains the The Canary Islands Today, History, Canarian Arts & Culture, Life on a Volcano, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Canary Islands guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, arts and geology to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travel-lers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversa-tions with a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on the economic and environmental challenges facing the islands today
• info on the Canary Islands’ cutting-edge contemporary art and iconic architecture
• full coverage of the islands’ often-mysterious history
• details on giant lizards, moody volcanoes and the landscapes of the Canary Islands

Coverage includes: The Canary Islands Today, History, Canarian Arts & Culture, Life on a Volcano, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Language.