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Preparing your trip to Los Gigantes: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. The resort has a moderately hot climate. At the height of summer, the temperature may reach 40 °C, however, such phenomena is quite rare. The water temperature never drops below 20 °C. Vacationers are advised to stock up on sun protection and go to the beach only with hats. One can get sunburn even during a regular walk around the city.
2. It is most advantageous to pay in national currency. You can exchange money in one of the banks, private exchange offices or directly at the hotel. The latter option is the least profitable - experienced travelers recommend changing money at the airport, before flying to the resort.
3. The standard voltage is 220 V, all hotels and hotels have European plug sockets. Before traveling, be sure to check all electrical appliances for compatibility and take along the necessary adapters.
4. It is most advantageous to call to other cities and countries from public pay telephones, which can be found near major shopping and entertainment centers. Such payphones work with plastic cards, which can be purchased at newsstands and bars. Phone calls from hotels and restaurants will be the most expensive.
6. To rent a car, one must have a passport and an international driver's license. Clients may be asked to leave a credit card with the required amount of deposit in the account. Services may be denied to those whose driving experience is less than a year.
7. The only mode of public transport is scheduled buses. Taxis are no less popular, it is very easy to recognize a taxicab among other cars - it will be white with a green light on. Before the trip, be sure to negotiate the price with the driver.
Los Gigantes is one of the most interesting and friendly resorts in the Canary Archipelago. Local people are known for a cheerful and welcoming nature, they like and know how to have fun. … 
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What to visit being in Los Gigantes - unique sights
Magic Carpets Street
From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”
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Distance from Los Gigantes center - 34.9 km.
The tradition of decorating the street with fine carpets has originated over 150 years ago. In the mid-19th century, on the eve of one of the major religious holidays, the Monteverde family decorated its house with a small carpet of volcanic sand. In a few years, the tradition has spread all over the city, and then became a mandatory part of the celebration. In recent years, paintings are created using not only the volcanic sand, but the flower petals and colorful pebbles. …
Read further Distance from Los Gigantes center - 34.9 km.
Piramides de Guimar
From the series “Top Survived Pyramids from Previous Civilizations”
Check on the map: Distance from Los Gigantes center - 42.7 km.
In the development of the new countries the farmers cleaned them of the stones. Since ancient times there has been a custom in the Canaries to put the stones into the pyramids. There were very many such pyramids on the island of Tenerife, as well as on the other islands. Later, however, they fell into decay. Some pyramids have taken the locals apart to build the houses. The pyramids served as the source of the free building material. …
Read further Distance from Los Gigantes center - 42.7 km.
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Travelling to Los Gigantes - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Los Gigantes. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
