Acantilados de Los Gigantes
Basalt cliffs 300 to 600 metres high rise straight out of the sea; boat trips offer close views of pilot whales and dolphins.
The Los Gigantes ("the giants") cliffs are on the island's west coast, with walls 300 to 600 metres high. Whale-watching boats departing from the harbour of the town of Los Gigantes can sail to the foot of the cliffs, where short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins are very often seen. A 2 to 3 hour trip costs about 30 to 60 euros; choose operators certified with a Blue Flag. The town has a black sand beach and natural seawater pools. The cliffs look best at sunset.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Masca
- Punta de Teno
- Garachico
- Cueva del Viento
- Barranco del Infierno
- El Drago Milenario
- Playa del Duque
- Roques de García