Los Gigantes
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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.
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 [[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
- Los Gigantes at the Wikipedia
- Los Gigantes at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Canary Islands.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Los Gigantes and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) August, 2018 --Istioploos
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