Los Gigantes Cliffs

Grand natural monument

Located in the municipality of Santiago del Teide, The Cliff of the Giants (Los Gigantes) lives up to its name. It is one of the most spectacular landscapes in Tenerife. The 600-metre-tall basalt slab has a great wealth of local, protected wildlife and is a tremendous sight whether viewed by land or sea. The Giants, a grand part of the natural heritage of Tenerife, is a great spot for nature lovers and those looking for a get-away with lots of marine life. Boat trips are recommended.

Nature and sports

Although the Giants was known by the Guanche, the aboriginal people of Tenerife, as “Hell's Wall”, the natural monument is an ideal place for kayaking, whale and dolphin watching, and diving (where, to a depth of 30 metres, there is a rich biodiversity). Other attractions in the local area include a beautiful beach with natural pools.

Height

600 m

Flora interest

Catering

Parking

Public transport

Recreation areas

Wildlife interest

Los Gigantes

Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
Do not walk in areas where it is not allowed and respect the signposting along trails. Leaving the set paths causes damage to the environment and could also be dangerous for you and anyone with you.
Do not light fires outside the permitted areas and be especially careful during the summer months.
Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.).