This guide includes a section detailing Gran Canaria's history, nine features covering aspects of the island's life and culture, ranging from the Canario habit of popping into a bar for a rum at nine in the morning to the expatriate sub-communities of criminals, businessmen and the idle rich, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. It also features top-notch photographs and nine maps.