Los Gigantes is a very pretty resort. Great care has been taken over its design and construction. With the exception of one multi-storey hotel, all of the resort's central apartment complexes and residential areas are low-rise and blend in well with the surroundings. It is a small, tranquil place and has an air of exclusivity about it. There is not much danger of the resort losing this atmosphere and ambience by expanding in any direction either, closed in as it is on all sides, nestling between the area's natural rocky confines and the Atlantic Ocean. The roads in Los Gigantes are very narrow, with a one-way system operating throughout most of the town. It has a climate that is second to none in the Canaries, some beautiful scenery and many amenities. Lying at the foot of the cliffs there is a small, clean, black sand beach. Right next to the public beach is the marina, where you will find an array of private boats and yachts moored next to the boats which take visitors out to see the dolphin and whale colonies which live between the west coast of Tenerife and the neighbouring island of La Gomera. You can have a drink or a meal at the bars and restaurants that line the front of the marina, or you can walk on top of the protective sea wall that surrounds it, thereby getting a good look back at the boats and the town and the apartments and villas, rising up into the cliffs Los Gigantes commercial centre is just inland from the marina. Although small, it hosts a variety of bars and restaurants, plus shopping for everything from fruit and veg to designer label clothes. In the central square (the Plaza) you'll find a pedestrian zone based around the church. This also where the majority of events such as the towns carnival (the week after Ash Wednesday) take place.

Region - Tenerife, Canary Islands.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Roman Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Los Gigantes.
Time Difference - GMT.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Los Gigantes Airport - TFN,TFS (Tenerife).
Distance from Los Gigantes Airport - Los Gigantes is 28 miles from TFS Airport.
Taxi Fare from Los Gigantes Airport - About €44 (£30) - Los Gigantes.

Driving in Spain - In Los Gigantes they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Spain - In Los Gigantes, Tenerife it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Los Gigantes Public Phones - Los Gigantes International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Los Gigantes Mobile Phones - Los Gigantes has all major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - Los Gigantes emergency telephone number is 112 (police, fire and ambulance)
Los Gigantes Health Risks - None.

Shop Opening Times in Los Gigantes - In Los Gigantes banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). In Los Gigantes shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Department stores and commercial centres in Los Gigantes open 10.00-21.00. Office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Los Gigantes - Los Gigantes Public Holidays for 2007 are Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Los Gigantes Accommodation - Accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities throughout Tenerife. Los Gigantes Hotels are classified from one to five-star. Los Gigantes Hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other accommodation in Los Gigantes includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies and villas.

Eating Out in Los Gigantes - You can't turn a corner in Los Gigantes without bumping into another restaurant. All tastes are catered for from good old British belly-buster breakfasts to fine dining at it's very best. There are German restaurants, Mexican, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Indian, Moroccan, Belgian, British, French ... The list is endless. .

Food in Spain - The Los Gigantes restaurants that serve local specialties are definitely worth a visit. Try fresh sardines in a Canarian seafood restaurant. You'll be hooked and probably never again feel like scooping their squashed counterparts out of a can. Papas Arugadas - little potatoes cooked in rock salt in their skins - served with mojo verde or garlic mayonnaise is another local favourite. In general, you will find the Canarian food in Los Gigantes to be simple and tasty. .

Tipping in Los Gigantes - Service and tax are usually included in hotel bills in Los Gigantes, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Los Gigantes Restaurants often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Los Gigantes Standard of Living - In Los Gigantes a Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1 (70p), mineral water (1L) - €0.90 (62p) and three course meal with drinks - €12 (£8.25).

What to do in Los Gigantes - Los Gigantes, Tenerife has many things to offer for those looking for activity. There are ample golf courses, Scuba Diving centres, Theme Parks, Museums and many more places of interest that will make all holidays to Los Gigantes, Tenerife that little bit special.

Where to Visit in Los Gigantes - Don't limit yourself to the beach in Los Gigantes - get out there and explore! From the mysterious pyramids of Güímar to dormant volcanoes, jaw-dropping cliffs and top-notch theme parks, there are plenty of things to do and places to visit in Tenerife. We guarantee that you'll have a blast! .

Local Festivals in Los Gigantes - According to many people the carnivals are one of the most well-known features of Tenerife and the best after those of Rio de Janeiro. All the islanders gather together at these annual festivities in a mass outburst of collective gaiety. The main celebrations take place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the areas near the port where people dance to the sound of the best Salsa groups. Few are the inhabitants of Tenerife who do not prepare their fancy dress to show off during theses happy days. During the twenty seven days of the carnivals, many important festivities are held such as the election of the Queen, competitions of street bands, processions and above all the impressive cavalcade which blends "Caribean" and "European" into a garland of colour and spectacle. Whoever visits Los Gigantes during the month of February should not miss the vibrant and bustling celebrations and if possible join the crowd in fancy dress.

Los Gigantes Climate - Los Gigantes has fantastic holiday weather all of the year round with only 7?C temperature difference between summer and winter. There is very little rain during the summer in Los Gigantes, Tenerife and not a great deal during the winter.

Tourist Information on Los Gigantes
For more tourist information on Los Gigantes go to www.islas.co.uk or www.etenerife.com

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