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Los Gigantes is a resort town in Tenerife. The greater area includes Puerto de Santiago and Playa de la Arena to its south, all of which nowadays have merged together into one connected entity. This article covers the whole area.
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Cliffs of the Giants
Each year in February/March, the carnival hits the island and parades through the villages and towns of Tenerife, including Los Gigantes.
Many excursions are run from Los Gigantes for things such as whale watching.
Posh pool complex with water slides. You cannot bring in your own food or drinks.
Has some nice beaches, due to a high end hotel being there, a relaxed promenade, and (the highlight) a bay in front of the town center where you can snorkel and see sea turtles.
One of the best beaches in Tenerife.
An artificial high end beach with wave break that belongs to a 5-star hotel but is also open to the bourgeoisie.
The must see Italian-run pizzeria in town–super affordable but still super delicious. They also sell mouth-watering pastry.
A small restaurant with ocean view run by a French couple that took pride in importing specialties from Brittany, and preparing them in some of the most delicious combinations imaginable.
10-bed dorm, female dorm, and two doubles. Breakfast included.
By bus
Bus 325 connects to Puerto de la Cruz 3-5 times a day via Santiago del Teide. Buses 473 and 477 (direct) connect to Costa Adeje every 1-2 hr via Alcala and San Juan.
However, all buses coming to this area run through Playa Arena, Puerto Santiago and Los Gigantes–check the incoming and outgoing connections for Los Gigantes in case you want to use the bus.
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