How to spend top weekend in Los Gigantes - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Descent into the Masca Gorge

The Masca Gorge is located 18 kilometers from Los Gigantes. The village of the same name is located here. You can get here by car in about half an hour along the mountain serpentine. You will be able to go down the gorge with a guide or on your own. You will feel the unity with nature and admire the picturesque landscape of black and green color.

You will also have a chance to test your strength and endurance. You will have to move along the slippery and uncomfortable steps at the beginning of the descent. Then you will have to walk along the path and jump on the rocks. You will walk along the edge of the cliff, holding on to the rope, and overcome various obstacles. You can watch the eagles circling in the sky above the natural attraction. The guide will arrange for you to feed the birds of prey. He will make them come down at your feet.

Excursion to the Open Ocean

You can rent a Jet Ski, catamaran, motorboat, or boat in the Harbor of Los Gigantes. You can go for a walk on the waves along the coast, admiring the beauty of the Acantilados de Los Gigantes rocks. You can also book an excursion to the island of Homer, to the caves, or to the open ocean in one of the tour companies. If you prefer the third option of travel you will get the opportunity to watch whales and dolphins and even feed them 30 minutes after your ship departs from the shore. You will also have a chance to get an adrenaline boost by tying a long rope to the ship and riding the waves, holding on to it. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Visit El Mirador Archipenque Observation Deck

There are many viewing platforms in Los Gigantes. Some of them are located on the Atlantic Ocean. However, there is another observation platform near the resort. It is called El Mirador Archipenque. You can get here via the TF-454 highway. You will stand on it, admiring the amazing view of the coast, the blue waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the roofs of buildings, and pools. You will also be able to see the Islands of La Palma and La Gomera in the distance. It is from here that you can see the famous Acantilados de Los Gigantes rocks. They rise from the Atlantic waters like a mighty wall. You will also admire the picturesque bay formed by them.

Go Diving in the Waters of Los Gigantes

If you are a fan of diving you can go scuba diving all year round in Los Gigantes. There are many dive sites around the city. Visibility is excellent here. It reaches 50 meters even at great depth. Underwater flora and fauna amaze with their diversity. The diving school is located in the city's harbor. You will be able to take a training course and make dives in one of the many areas. For example, you can dive to the underwater basalt rock of Atlantis, the shipwrecked ship Lolita, and the Octopus Cave.

Make an Ascent to the Teide Volcano

You can conquer the Teide volcano. It is located 98 kilometers from the city. Several viewing platforms are located on it. The view is amazing from there. You can rent a car and reach a height of 2356 meters by it. But if you decide to go even higher you will have to walk or use the funicular. The walking trip will take 5 hours. It is easier to take an 8-minute walk on the funicular. It is open from 9 am to 4 pm every day in good weather conditions. One cab of the funicular can accommodate 38 passengers. You will reach an altitude of 3555 meters with its help. You will need to bring your passport and get permission in advance on the site reservasparquesnacionales.es to get to the top of the volcano. Permission will be sent to your email address. You won't have to pay for it. If you have all the necessary documents you will be able to overcome another 163 meters. You can spend the night at the campsite. It is located near the top of Teide. You will get the opportunity to admire the starry sky and meet the beautiful sunrise.