Looming volcanoes, tumbling waterfalls, lava fields and trails of camels loping into the sunset Those who love the Canary Islands know there is a captivating flip side to those seafront resorts. Josephine Quintero, Lonely Planet Writer

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2 authors

7 enchanting islands

231 places to eat and drink

Hundreds of ways to unwind

Inspirational photos

Clear, easy-to-use maps

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Comprehensive planning tools

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