Situated on the western side of Tenerife, Los Gigantes is named after the magnificent cliffs that grace the bay, below which many whales and dolphins can be found. The natural shelter in Los Gigantes also provides some breathtaking views around this small fishing village on the south western coast of Tenerife. Los Gigantes is the most northerly of three popular resorts on Tenerife's wes tcoast, some 30km from the better known Los Cristianos. Los Gigantes is a year round holiday destination having pleasantly hot summers and warm winters. Although there is occasional rain on the island, it is mainly in the north. There is no specific rainy season and showers are short. Los Gigantes It is the ideal holiday destination for sun lovers.

The town of Los Gigantes is one of the prettiest that Tenerife has to offer. It is a small, tranquil town where life moves at a slower pace. The focal point of the town is the marina which has space for hundreds of moorings and is often full of sleekly exotic yachts. Form the marina, you can take a boat ride out to the foot of the Los Gigantes cliffs where you can truly appreciate the immensity and beauty of these monoliths and understand why the ancestors of Tenerife believed the Los Gigantes cliffs to be the end of the world. Sun-drenched and serene, Los Gigantes is a big hit with the away-from-it-all crowd

Los Gigantes is a y pretty resort. Great care has obviously been taken over its design and construction. With the exception
of one multi-storey hotel, all of the resort's central apartment complexes and residential areas are low-rise and blend in well with the surroundings. It is a small, tranquil place and has an air of exclusivity about it. There is not much danger of the resort losing this atmosphere and ambience by expanding in any direction either, closed in as it is on all sides, nestling between the area's natural rocky confines and the Atlantic Ocean. The roads in Los Gigantes resort are very narrow, with a one-way system operating throughout most of the town. It has a climate that is second to none in the Canaries, some beautiful scenery and many amenities. Lying at the foot of the cliffs there is a small, clean, black sand beach which is rarely crowded ...

The town of Los Gigantes is centred on the marina where you'll find a good range of bars and restaurants. Look out for the daily seafood specials. In the town, behind the church is Sinatra's restaurant which is well recommended as is the classier Rincón de Juan Carlos just off the main square. Down by the black Playa de los Gigantes beach, under the cliffs is the ever popular Restaurante Marinero Jesse which is a fine spot for traditional Canarian dishes and local wines. As far as beaches are concerned, the nearby Playa de la Arena in Puerto de Santiago is a far more attractive option. Los Gigantes has a fine selection of hotels and if you like a place with a view, then a holiday in Los Gigantes is a must. Every hotel has a spectacular view to rival any in Tenerife and because of the relative quietness of the town, the atmosphere of most of them peaceful ....