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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Los Gigantes
Spend a half‑day for cliffs, boat trips or a quick hike; add a night in a hostel if you have a free evening in Tenerife.
Los Gigantes is a small resort on Tenerife’s west coast, known for its sheer cliffs, marina and easy access to coastal hikes and dolphin‑watching tours. One afternoon covers the main sights; a night adds a relaxed dinner and a chance to catch sunrise over the cliffs.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- Oct–May (warm, less rain)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Medical 062 · General 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €1.50–2.50 |
| Tapas plate | €3–6 |
| Bottle of local wine | €4–8 |
| Bus ticket (single) | €1.50–2.00 |
| Oasis water‑park entry | €10 adult, €5 child |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TFS · Tenerife South Airport
- Bus 473/477 to Los Gigantes about 1 h 15 min
Typical fares
- Bus 325 to Puerto de la Cruz
- ≈ €2, 30 min (check schedule)
- Oasis water‑park entry
- €10 adult, €5 child
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Most attractions are within walking distance. Local Titsa buses (lines 325, 473, 477) connect to Puerto de la Cruz, Costa Adeje and nearby villages; check schedules before travel.
See and do
Known for
- Los Gigantes cliffs
- marina and black‑sand beach
- dolphin and whale watching tours
- natural swimming pool
- Oasis water‑park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Masca | Bus 325 to Tamaimo (≈30 min), then hike or taxi | ≈2 h total |
| El Teide National Park | Bus 473 to Adeje, then train or taxi to park entrance | ≈2 h 30 min |
| El Bujero (eye of Los Gigantes) | Bus 325 to Tamaimo (≈11:00), hike from thereBus 325 to Tamaimo (≈11:00 AM), hike from there | ≈3 h round‑trip |
| Alcala beach | Walk 4‑5 km (3.1 mi) south along coastal path or bus 473Walk 4‑3.1 mi (5 km) south along coastal path or bus 473 | ≈30 min walk |
Sleep
- Arena Nest Hostel
- 10‑bed dorm, female dorm and doubles; breakfast included
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasˈɡɾasjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bus stop? | ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús?ˈdon̪de esˈta la paˈɾaða ðel ˈautobus |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus frequencies vary (3‑5 times daily to Puerto de la Cruz, 1‑2 h to Adeje).
- Cliff‑side trails can be poorly marked; bring GPS and a flashlight.
- Boat tours depend on sea conditions; confirm departure times.
Los Gigantes is safe for tourists; main risks are uneven trails and occasional rough seas on boat trips.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Los Gigantes yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Los Gigantes cliffs
- marina and black‑sand beach
- dolphin and whale watching tours
- natural swimming pool
- Oasis water‑park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Los Gigantes, revision 5297795 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5297795
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/los-gigantes). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.