Los Gigantes Holidays

Really a pair of villages, Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago. Some care has been exercised in the creation of Los Gigantes, a well-established, leafy town with a compact, restaurant-lined plaza, situated across a small bay from the "giants" – the dramatic cliffs that shelter the resort and give it its name. It measures around ½ ml across and 800 yds from the top of the cliff down to the small marina, following a steep road which loops a winding course through the town. Market/Suitability Couples and families. Location Location: At the W end of the SW coast. 20 mls NW of Playa de las Americas, 35 mls NW of the airport by good road most of the ways Beach Playa los Guios at Los Gigantes is horseshoe shaped with black volcanic sand; there can be some strong undercurrents. Public bathing at Oasis Lido. Playa de la Arena, to the S of the resort, has black sand, a palm-lined promenade and good public toilets/changing rooms; popular with locals at weekends. Shopping A limited choice, but adequate for most needs. Entertainment Daytime: mainly beach and lido based; some water sports including diving centre; exploring the striking, stark hinterland; catamaran trips to see dolphins and whales; boat trips; sports centre with tennis courts. Nightlife: limited but expanding, centred on the newer area of Los Gigantes. Eating Out Ample choice, though scattered over a wide area. Public Transport Bus to Playa de las Americas every ½ hr and to Puerto de la Cruz every 2 hrs.