Los Gigantes Holidays
Los Gigantes holidays – A sub-tropical holiday paradise!
Because Tenerife lies just 50 miles from the west coast of Africa, on much the same latitude as Florida, it enjoys a wonderful climate. Which makes Los Gigantes holidays a real treat with gorgeous sub-tropical weather practically guaranteed most of the year. The Marina provides the focal point for this popular resort, loved by people of all ages who enjoy a tranquil location with plenty to do by day and the playground of lively resorts like Playa de las Americas and Los Christianos just 20 miles away for big nights out. The massive cliffs – The Giants – after which the resort is named, provide a dramatic backdrop for your holiday and you’ll discover sailing, diving, parascending, banana boats, water skiing and jet boats, bars, dolphin and whale spotting, trips to amazing offshore caves, a series of great restaurants and a gorgeous beach of black volcanic sand. It’s a beach holiday paradise!
When to go to Los Gigantes
Holidays to Los Gigantes are most popular, and cost more, during the school holidays but the superb climate means it’s a great holiday destination all year round. First developed in the 1960s, the resort is a top choice with British holidaymakers and ex-pats as well as an excellent base from which to explore the rest of this fascinating island. Because it’s a relatively small resort it’s generally quieter than many, more so off-season when you can pick up some excellent bargains and still enjoy amazing amounts of warm sunshine.
The weather in Los Gigantes
Los Gigantes is hottest during July, August and September, when daytime temperatures average 26-27C and often get a lot hotter. But it doesn’t get too humid, with fresh sea breezes lending a cooling edge. Summer nights average 18C, comfortable and balmy. Package holidays to Los Gigantes in winter deliver daytime temperatures averaging 24C in October, 21C in November, 19C in December and 18C in January and February, for lower cost but equally enjoyable breaks. In June, July and August you’ll enjoy at least 9 hours of sunshine a day and around 12-14 days of daylight, with the sea at its warmest in August through to October.
Getting the best deal to Los Gigantes
If you’re travelling during the school holidays you can generally expect to pay a little more because demand is so high. But there are almost always bargains to be found if you do your research. Outside school holidays you’ll be able to track down some amazing bargains and, of course, the resort will be quieter. Whatever time of year you go to Los Gigantes, the Canary Islands’ lovely weather won’t let you down. We’ve put together a choice of the best deal to Los Gigantes below. Alternatively, why not take a tour of our special late deals offers?
Airport and transport need to know
Los Gigantes, like all the resorts on Tenerife, is served by Tenerife South airport, also called Reina Sofia (TFS). The island’s other airport, Tenerife North, is mainly used for internal and commercial flights. Tenerife is such a popular year-round destination that you’ll find direct flights from any number of regional and major UK airports including Edinburgh, Bristol, Leicestershire, Knock, Cork, Birmingham and Manchester.
If you hire a car, hop on a shuttle bus, take a taxi or get a local bus, the island’s rocky, mountainous interior means the transfer takes at least an hour and a quarter along the coastal TF-1 motorway, even though it’s only about 30 miles. Return journeys cost around £8 each by shuttle bus for a single journey, approximately £48 by taxi. If you hire a car, bear in mind they drive on the right on Tenerife and the roads, particularly away from the coast, can be scary, with mighty drops and dramatic, snaking curves.
