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Despite the massive amount of building that's been going on here in Los Gigantes over the last few decades (it's still going on and they continue to built higher into the mountains) it retains a quaint fishing village vibe. The marina area is particularly attractive and the views of the Los Gigantes Giants - the Acantilados de los Gigantes - cliffs which plunge into the sea, taking your breath away.
Los Gigantes is also one of the best locations on Tenerife for diving, marine live is extensive around the coast here, with numerous top diving sites. Diving and scuba diving excursions are easily accessed from Los Gigantes marina. This stretch of the west coast, with the three Tenerife resorts, enjoys the longest hours of sunshine on the island. Another bonus to picking this area for your Tenerife beach resort holiday!
The iconic Acantilados de los Gigantes or Cliffs of the Giants jut out of the water reaching heights of 600m. They're a popular tourist attraction, and many a Tenerife Island coach tour passes by here to view this natural phenomena. The rocky coast round here makes for some excellent diving. (see Los Gigantes Diving weblinks right)
Los Gigantes town is a pretty affair, there's a large British residential population here giving it an upmarket settled feel with plenty of English pubs, bars, cafes and businesses. It's the most upmarket of the three resorts on this stretch, with a small black sandy public beach next to the marina. Los Gigantes beach is rarely crowded.
Also next to the marina is an excellent public swimming pool with a restaurant and bar onsite, plus a sunbathing area and sunbeds. Great views of the Los Gigantes cliffs can be seen from this public swimming baths. From Los Gigantes' attractive marina, which has a choice of bars and restaurants lining the marina water edge, you've great views of the Los Gigantes cliffs again, plus a choice of water based excursions including boat trips up towards Masca, diving and scuba diving excursions and various watersports.
Inland from the marina there's ample choice of small shopping centre. Los Gigantes can be quite hilly in places, so may not be suitable for visitors with mobility issues. (Playa de la Arena may be a better resort choice for you). Los Gigantes celebrates it's carival the week afte ash Wednesday annually.
Los Gigantes Marina offers some of the most extensive choice of fishing trips, diving excursions, watersports and yacht and boat charter facilities on Tenerife. There's also a sailing club based here, and various small companies on the marina offer sailing lessons. It's the hub of this attractive Tenerife resort, with restaurants and accommodation, plus a public swimming pool and small beach situated nearby. You can moor your yacht or boat here - check the Los Gigantes Marina website right for details. Los Gigantes Marina Office. Proprietor: Juan Dopido Gonzalez. Office hours are 8 am to 9 pm. Tel : 00 34 922 868002. Parking right down on the cul-de-sac marina is limited and not recommended for car hires visiting Los Gigantes for the day. There's plenty of free parking inland.
Ocean Adventure Water Sports, Pontoon Number 4, Los Gigantes Marina, Tenerife. Tel: 922 861 918. Ocean Adventure Watersports based at Los Gigantes Marina offer a choice of water based activities including Big Game Fishing Trips, Cave Cruises, Jet Ski, Parascending, Banana Boat rides, Water skiing and Private yacht and boat hire. Check the Los Gigantes Marina website to the right for more details on what they offer.Los Gigantes Diving Centre, Tel: +34 922 860431. (see weblink right for details, it's English owned this Diving Centre). Boats are located on Piert 6 at Los Gigantes Marina.
Whales and Dolphin Watching Trips Los Gigantes. Nashira Uno. Tel: +34 922 861918. The Nashira Uno is a large catamaran based at Los Gigantes Marina. The boat does 3 trips daily (usually from 11am to 2pm, 2.15pm to 4.15pm and a 1 hour final trip leaving Los Gigantes Marina at about 5pm).
Flipper Uno
Set in the heart of the stunning Teno mountains in the north west of Tenerife (the roads are windy round here, but most certainly worth the effort for the spectacular views!), Masca is a walker's paradise. Choose from a wide range of guided walking tours, some of which arrive by boat from Los Gigantes, and you'll walk up from the coast towards Masca.
Stunningly set, Masca has a fascinating small archeological museum and numerous surrounding trails. Together with the Anarga mountains to the north east of Tenerife, the Teno range are the oldest part of the island and offer one of the most captivating landscapes across the Canaries - don't miss either an excursion tour round this area of Tenerife, or head out in the hire car! Pretty Masca makes an idyllic stopping off point in your tour of Teno.
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