Los Gigantes

The resort town of Los Gigantes ("The Giants") is situated in the Santiago del Teide municipality on the western coast of the Canary Island, Tenerife. The very name of the location comes from Acantilados de Los Gigantes, a giant rock formation rising from the sea to a height of 500-800m/1,640-2,625ft and serving as the main attraction for Los Gigantes’ visitors. Tenerife South Airport is located in 50 km from it. Just a little bit south to Los Gigantes you will find other resorts, such as Puerto de Santiago and Playa de la Arena. Another interesting place, the village of Masca, 3km/1.9mi to the north from Los Gigantes, can be reached by boat or car. Los Gigantes can boast of a marina surrounded by concrete walls providing an impression of the rough sea around the area. Between the marina and rocks you can enjoy a small black sand beach, and in the town you will find lots of mall shops and restaurants. Each February Los Gigantes celebrates a festive carnival with bright parades through the streets of the town. In crystal clear waters of Tenerife divers can explore the abundance of marine species. There arond 20 dive sites nearby suitable for all levels of diving. These dive sites consist of spectacular volcanic scenery, arches, caverns, wrecks. Also it is an ideal destination for the delight of underwater photographers.