Los Gigantes villas Holiday rentals - villas & apartments to rent Los Gigantes
Los Gigantes is a beach town in the Santiago del Teide area on the south-west coast of Tenerife and just 30 minutes from the airport. Sitting at the bottom of the 500m cliffs (the "Giants") where the town gets it's name, Los Gigantes is a very pretty resort and has a reputation for being refined and exclusive.
The resort boasts a quaint marina with fishing boats and its from here you can book one of the dolphin boat trips. In town, there is the pedestrianised zone around the Plaza and a small commercial area with shops selling everything from food to designer clothes.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Resort | Traditional & sophisticated |
| Restaurants | 30+ |
| Nightclubs | ✔ |
| Beach bars | ✔ |
| Beach clubs | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Marina | ✔ |
| Scuba diving | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Water parks | ✔ - Playa de Las Americas |
| Watersports | ✔ - Windsurfing, Sailing |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Local airport | Tenerife South (31km) |
Evening entertainment
After a day on the beach or exploring Tenerife's numerous attractions, the evening entertainment revolves around the Marina, The Plaza and the main strip of Avenida Maritima.
The marina is next to the beach and here you will find a wide variety of bars and restaurants overlooking the boats and the island of La Gomera which is just an hour away by ferry. Its also the place where you can book all your watersports activities. From the cocktail bars to the discos, the evenings can be as lively or as relaxing as you want them to be.
Los Gigantes beaches
Los Gigantes has just one black sandy beach called Los Guios which rarely gets crowded. Its family friendly catering for children and there are numerous watersports on offer such as...
- Surfing
- Boogie board
- Windsurfing and kitesurfing
- Sailing
- Stand up paddle boards
- Kayaking
Directly south of Los Gigantes and next to the old fishing village of Puerto Santiago is Playa de la Arena. This resort boasts the best beach in the area and is easily accessible from Los Gigantes.
As with the rest of Tenerife, Los Gigantes has a mild, sub-tropical climate which is known as "eternal spring". Temperatures rarely fluctuate below 20°C in winter and 25°C in the summer making Los Gigantes an all year round destination.
Featured villas in Los Gigantes
As one of the more exclusive resorts in the Canaries, Los Gigantes is a tranquil resort and offers a wide selection of self catering holiday rental accommodation in low rises residences with the cliffs on one side and the sea on the other. Renting a Los Gigantes villa or holiday home can be the ideal base for exploring the surrounding area being just 30kms from Playa de Las Americas and Los Cristianos and are perfect for families, friends and groups providing the freedom, flexibility and space to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
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Things to see and do in LOs Gigantes
Tenerife is full of interesting places to discover and activities to suit all ages. From relaxing on the beaches or enjoying the island's natural beauty to adrenaline fuelled sports, Tenerife is an island where you can experience just about anything...
| Popular Attractions | |
|---|---|
| Mount Teide cable car to the summit | ✔ |
| Botanical Garden - El Botánico district | ✔ |
| Lava tunnel rock pools at Garachico | ✔ |
| Ferry to the rainforests of La Gomera (70 mins) | ✔ |
| Whale watching | ✔ |
| Visit the tiny hamlet of Masca, Teno Massif | ✔ |
| Loro Park | ✔ |
Our view on Los Gigantes
A stylish yet authentic and traditional resort, Los Gigantes has plenty to offer on and off the beach. Staying in a Los Gigantes holiday rental is the best way to experience this elegant resort and surrounding area as it provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want.
