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Acantilados de Los Gigantes

Sheer sea cliffs rising up to around 600 metres straight out of the Atlantic on Tenerife's west coast.

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  • Sheer cliffs rising up to ~600 m from the Atlantic
  • Departure point for boat trips and whale-watching
  • Dramatic sunset views
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The Cliffs of Los Gigantes ('Cliffs of the Giants') form a wall of dark volcanic rock plunging into the ocean beside the resort town of the same name.

The waters below are a popular departure point for boat trips, and the surrounding sea is known for resident and migratory cetaceans, making it a well-regarded whale- and dolphin-watching area.

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Best time to visit

Year-round; calm mornings are best for boat trips

Suggested duration

2–3 hours, or a half day with a boat trip

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Boat trips and whale-watching depart from the marina at Puerto de Los Gigantes.

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