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| summary= '''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 m (1,640–2,625 ft) after which the town has been named. Los Gigantes means "The Giants".
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==Charts==
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''See [[Canary Islands#Charts|Canary Islands]]''.
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{{Warning}}Beware of constantly moving sands inside the harbour. For this reason, it is not advisable to enter outside office hours as they are then unable to advise you on a safe approach to the visitors' berths.
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| text= The marina has 368 berths, maximum boat length 6 , draft 6 m. All pontoons equipped with electricity and fresh water hook up, WC and showers, fuel dock. 24 hr security , 7 days per week. 60 ton travelift. Restaurants , bars and shopping all available within the Marina area.
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{{Note}}The marina monitors VHF channel 9 permanently and skippers are advised to call up the harbour before entering. The port office is in the control tower on the port side as one enters, at the end of the inner mole by the reception dock. Yachts can clear in during office hours, 0800-1900 seven days a week.
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: {{email|info@puertolosgigantes.com}}; Tel: {{phone|34|822|199 996}}; Fax: {{fax|34|922|868 007}}; VHF channel 09
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: Address: Puerto Deportivo Los Gigantes, Poblado Marinero Street s / n, 38683,. Los Gigantes (Tenerife), Spain
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Latest revision as of 15:10, 30 August 2018

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Los Gigantes
28°14.905'N, 016°50.527'W Chart icon.png
lat=28.24841 | lon=-16.84212 | zoom=16 | y
Canaries Tenerife LosGigantes.jpg
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Sunset over Los Gigantes

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 m (1,640–2,625 ft) after which the town has been named. Los Gigantes means "The Giants".

Charts

See Canary Islands.

Weather

See Canary Islands.

Passages

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The approach to Los Gigantes is straightforward, no dangers.

Warning: Beware of constantly moving sands inside the harbour. For this reason, it is not advisable to enter outside office hours as they are then unable to advise you on a safe approach to the visitors' berths.

Berthing

The harbour is operated as a marina.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Los Gigantes Marina

Los Gigantes Marina/wiki/Los_Gigantes#Los_Gigantes_Marina
Marina icon Los Gigantes Marina [[Los Gigantes#Los Gigantes Marina|Los Gigantes Marina]] 28°14.840'N, 016°50.539'W

The marina has 368 berths, maximum boat length 6 , draft 6 m. All pontoons equipped with electricity and fresh water hook up, WC and showers, fuel dock. 24 hr security , 7 days per week. 60 ton travelift. Restaurants , bars and shopping all available within the Marina area.

Note: The marina monitors VHF channel 9 permanently and skippers are advised to call up the harbour before entering. The port office is in the control tower on the port side as one enters, at the end of the inner mole by the reception dock. Yachts can clear in during office hours, 0800-1900 seven days a week.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (822) 199 996; Fax: +34 (922) 868 007; VHF channel 09
Address: Puerto Deportivo Los Gigantes, Poblado Marinero Street s / n, 38683,. Los Gigantes (Tenerife), Spain
Hours: 0800-1900 seven days a week

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water In the marina
Electricity In the marina
Toilets In the marina
Showers In the marina
Laundry ?
Garbage Bins in the marina
Supplies
Fuel Fuel dock In the marina
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers None.
Services
Repairs N/A (Not Available)
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Shopping all available within the Marina area.

Eating out

Restaurants and bars within the Marina area.

Transportation

  • Los Gigantes is well connected by roads (and the TITSA public transport system), and the easiest way to get in is either by Tenerife South Airport/Reina Sofia Airport (TFS IATA)
  • The best way to get around the resort of Los Gigantes is by foot, however, if you wish to get up or down from Puerto Santiago it is advisable to get a taxi, which are reasonably priced, due to the steep hills

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Canary Islands.

Comments

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