famous road
TF-436 Masca Road, Tenerife
A thrilling narrow mountain road descending through the Teno Mountains to the remote village of Masca in Tenerife.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Canary Islands, Spain · Europe
Los Gigantes works well as a base: 10 minutes from Santiago del Teide, 6km from TF-436 Masca Road, Tenerife.
Los Gigantes is a town located in Canary Islands, Spain. With a population of 2,721, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Los Gigantes sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Atlantic/Canary time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Los Gigantes to your route.
Los Gigantes is a resort town in the Santiago del Teide municipality on the west coast of the Canary Island Tenerife. Its main feature are the giant rock formations, Acantilados de Los Gigantes, that rise from the sea to a height of 500–800 metres (1,640–2,625 ft) after which the town has been named. Los GigantesRead more
means "The Giants".
Nearby to the south are the resorts of Puerto de Santiago and Playa de la Arena. Three kilometres (1.9 mi) to the north is the village of Masca which can be reached by boat or car.
The town has a marina surrounded by concrete walls to dampen the effect of the rough seas around the area. A small black sand beach lies between the rocks and the marina. The marina has a boulevard with many restaurants. Near the harbour is a lido.
The cliffs at Los Gigantes, Acantilados de Los Gigantes in Spanish, are one of the island's major tourist attractions. There are three viewpoints in the village, the main one on main road to towards Tamaimo, another above the sports club and a third on a coastal path around the Hotel Barcelo. The village has many small shops and restaurants servicing the tourists that visit the area, especially on the one-way road loop around church and plaza, and also near to the marina and beach.
Each year, in February, there is a carnival which parades through the village. As can be expected of a town resort, Los Gigantes has only one hotel but many apartments compared to regular residences.
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Los Gigantes is located in Canary Islands, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 28.2436 latitude, -16.8415 longitude.
Los Gigantes has a population of approximately 2,721 people, making it a town in Spain.
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