Villas in Playa de la Arena, Los Gigantes
The resort of Playa de la Arena boasts one of the finest volcanic sand beaches in the region, as well as a stunning beachfront promenade with a great selection of restaurants and bars. Playa de la Arena is set against the dramatic backdrop of the cliffs of Los Gigantes and neighbours the nearby resort of Puerto de Santiago. The resort of Los Gigantes is just four kilometres away, set on a hill at the foot of truly awe-inspiring cliffs which drop steeply into the sea. There are a variety of restaurants, shops and bars clustered around the resort's small harbour where you can join various dolphin and whale-spotting boat trips. You’ll also find a little black sand beach that’s ideal for families.
- 1 hrfrom Tenerife South
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Villas
Find the ideal villa, one that has everything you could want or need for your dream holiday.
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In the area
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Out and about
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Events
Discover local culture, or just try something new. You'll find events in the area and beyond.
Food & Dining
Tenerife is known for it's fish dishes, including Cherne (wreckfish), sama (red sea bream), vieja (parrot fish), dorado (gilthead sea bream), choco (cuttlefish), and pulpo (octopus) to name a few!
Aside from fish, a dish not to be missed is Cabra con papas, which translates as Goat with potatoes or fries!
Another main dish that you will often see is papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes), also known as Canarian potatoes. Cooked in salt with their skins still on, they are simple and flavoursome when served with mojos (dipping sauces).
Restaurant Types
- A La Carte
- Family friendly
- Local/Traditional
- International
Chinese, Mexican & Italian
Nightlife
Los Gigantes is a small resort but still benefits from a variety of bars, restaurants and a few clubs and discos. For a livelier scene, head to the Costa Adeje region for Los Christianos and Las Americas, just a ten minute drive away.
Shops & Facilities
General Services
- Tourist information
- Foreign exchange
- Banks
- Internet cafe
- ATM's
Food Shopping
- Mini market
- Supermarket
Healthcare
- Pharmacy
- Doctor / Clinic
- Dentist
High Street
- Jewellery
- ATM's
Gifts Shops and Stationary.
Beauty
- Beauty salon
- Masseuse
- Manicurist / Pedicurist
- Spa
Excursions and Places of Interest
Cruises
Puerto Colon, in Costa Adeje, is an idyllic harbour where you can stroll along browsing the pavement cafes and people watch over lunch. From here, you can charter a power boat, fishing boat or hop aboard one of the dolphin and whale trips on a catamaran.
Attraction parks
Loro park, in the north of the island, is popular for it's dolphin and orca whale shows. It is worth making a day excursion for lovers of exotic animals and plant life.
Water Parks
Siam Park, in Costa Adeje, is a great waterpark which opened in 2008. It makes for a great day out for families; choose an adrenaline rush on the winding chutes or relax by the Siam 'beach'. You can grab a snack here in the cafe after surfing in the largest artifical waves in Europe.
Regions to visit
La Gomera, an unspoilt Canary island off the coast of Adeje can be visited by one of the many boat trips which depart from most of the southern resorts of Tenerife. you can explore on your own or take a jeep tour with lunch and refreshments included.
Churches / Cathedrals
Visit the famous cathedral Candelaria, the main temple of the Canary Islands dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
National parks
Mount Teide National Park is home to the largest volcano in the whole of Spain, which last errupted in 1798. You can visit the area with a huge array of plant and insect species, surrounded by the colourful landscape created from the lava.
Activities
Land activities:
Tennis courts, Bike hire
Events
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Mar 2018
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29
Mar
Maundy Thursday
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30
Mar
Good Friday
national event
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29
Mar
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Apr 2018
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02
Apr
Easter Monday
national eventPublic holiday
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02
Apr
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May 2018
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01
May
Labour Day
national eventPublic holiday
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30
May
Day of the Canary...
national eventPublic holiday
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01
May
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Jun 2018
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24
Jun
Goat Bathing
national eventThis ancient ceremony that takes place in Puerto de la Cruz on the night of San Juan, during the summer solstice, was already popular among the Guanche people. The act involves leading a heard of over 2000 goats and some 20 horses down to the fishing dock for a dip. Originally, the tradition was intended to prepare the livestock for mating. You'll need to get up bright and early if you want to catch a glimpse of the animals bathing.
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24
Jun
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Aug 2018
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15
Aug
Assumption of Mary
national eventPublic holiday
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15
Aug
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Sep 2018
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07
Sep
El Socorro Pilgri...
national eventThis pilgrimage takes place in Güímar and is the longest-standing not only in Tenerife but in the entire Canary Islands. On 7 September every year, pilgrims journey all the way from the Church of San Pedro in the town centre to the chapel of the Virgin on the beach of El Socorro. In the afternoon, a celebration commemorates the moment when the virgin of Nuestra Señora del Socorro appeared to the Guanche people on the beach of Chimisay. On the following day, the figure of the virgin is once again carried to the town and returned to the church of San Pedro
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07
Sep
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Oct 2018
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12
Oct
Spanish National Day
national eventA national public holiday throughout Spain.
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12
Oct
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Nov 2018
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01
Nov
All Saints Day
national eventPublic holiday
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29
Nov
San Andres
national eventThis traditional ceremony takes place on the evening of 29 November. Young and not-so-young adrenaline-seekers clamber onto wooden boards and slide down the steep street of Calle del Plano in Icod de los Vinos. Adding to the whooshing and crashing of the boards is the sweet smell of young wine. Under the moonlight, grape harvesters pop open their wines from the latest vintage in a ritual that also takes place in many other towns and villages
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01
Nov
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Dec 2018
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08
Dec
Immaculate Concep...
national eventA patronal feast day that annually celebrates belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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25
Dec
Christmas Day
national eventPublic holiday
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08
Dec
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Jan 2019
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01
Jan
New Years Day
national eventPublic holiday
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01
Jan
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