Teno & the West · Los Gigantes
Acantilados de Los Gigantes
Sheer sea cliffs rising up to around 600 metres straight out of the Atlantic on Tenerife's west coast.
- Sheer cliffs rising up to ~600 m from the Atlantic
- Departure point for boat trips and whale-watching
- Dramatic sunset views
Bookable experiences
Tickets
Free cancellationTenerife: 3-Hour Sailing Tour to Los Gigantes with Snorkelling, Drink & Tapas
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The Cliffs of Los Gigantes ('Cliffs of the Giants') form a wall of dark volcanic rock plunging into the ocean beside the resort town of the same name.
The waters below are a popular departure point for boat trips, and the surrounding sea is known for resident and migratory cetaceans, making it a well-regarded whale- and dolphin-watching area.
Good to know
Year-round; calm mornings are best for boat trips
2–3 hours, or a half day with a boat trip
Boat trips and whale-watching depart from the marina at Puerto de Los Gigantes.
Tours & experiences in Acantilados de Los Gigantes
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RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife
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Free cancellationTenerife: 3-Hour Sailing Tour to Los Gigantes with Snorkelling, Drink & Tapas
From €70
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Puerto de la Cruz : Tour in Quad al Teide with Photos & Snack Local
From €85
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