Los Gigantes Holidays - Travel Guide

The Spanish resort of Los Gigantes is situated on the west coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands.

The resort of Los Gigantes, along with its near neighbours Puerto de Santiago and Playa de la Arena can be found on Tenerife's picturesque west coast. Enjoy Los Gigantes holidays for the best climate in the Canaries, with natural surroundings that both limit the growth of resorts and protect it from the elements. The town of Los Gigantes is named after the large imposing cliffs that loom over it making for an impressive backdrop. Los Gigantes holiday accommodation has been carefully constructed to compliment the natural surroundings with most apartment complexes being low-rise buildings set among pretty landscaped areas.

The picturesque marina is a great place to sit down for a drink or enjoy a meal while overlooking the fancy yachts bobbing in the water. Next to the marina there is a black volcanic beach, which rarely gets crowded and is usually safe for children to go swimming when the current is not too strong. Los Gigantes holidays offer an atmosphere of exclusivity and are ideal for those looking to relax at a nice easy pace with excellent weather and very pleasant surroundings.

Excursions on Los Gigantes holidays include boat trips from the marina. Enjoy dolphin and whale watching tours around the coast and around the nearby island of La Gomera. Just outside of the marina there is a handful of shops selling everything from local souvenirs to designer fashion, which is more than enough to satisfy the keen shopper on holiday in Los Gigantes.

The views from the top of the Los Gigantes peaks are quite breathtaking, with superb panoramic views of the rocky coastline and the Atlantic. The Town Square or plaza hosts outdoor events such as a carnival in early spring where the streets of Los Gigantes are filled with music and dancing events. Enjoying a meal or a drink by the marina is always a pleasant way to wile away a few hours on Los Gigantes holidays.

Meals on Los Gigantes holidays are quite moderately priced and there are a variety of restaurants serving local and international cuisine. You'll find the ubiquitous English breakfast and the more continental variety in a number of the cafés.

Evening meals can include some traditional Spanish tapas or some local seafood specialities and meat dishes. There's no shortage of the usual Italian fare on Los Gigantes holidays and there is a Mexican restaurant that proves popular. Some of the restaurants in Los Gigantes also serve some very fine vegetarian food.

There is a choice of car hire places in Los Gigantes but the roads tend to be fairly narrow so it makes sense to limit your driving to the general pace of life in the town. You should also be aware that there is a one-way system in operation, so you may find yourself on an impromptu tour, although it's a good way to get yourself orientated and enjoying every single aspect of your Los Gigantes holidays.

Before you book holidays in Los Gigantes you should consider that the town slopes upwards quite steeply from the marina, although taxis are easy to find and won't break the bank.

Transfer times from Reina Sofia International Airport to Los Gigantes town can take between 1-1.5 hours by Airport taxi. Coach transfers are likely to take a little longer.

Disclaimer: Holiday Hypermarket does not endorse any of the videos that appear on this site. All video content is supplied by external sources and is intended as information only. We accept no responsibility for any of the video content contained within these pages.