Los Gigantes is a resort area on Tenerife's west coast, known for its dramatic sea cliffs and its own small marina. It's a genuinely striking place to stay — but it sits some distance from Puerto Colón and the other South Tenerife hubs where fishing trips are more commonly based. If you're staying here and want to fish, the honest starting point is logistics, not just choosing a trip.
This guide covers what Los Gigantes is like as a base, who tends to stay here, what the distance to South Tenerife means in practice, and how to plan a fishing trip sensibly if you're travelling from this side of the island.
What Los Gigantes Is Like as a Base
Los Gigantes takes its name from the towering volcanic cliffs that rise straight out of the Atlantic just north of the resort. The area has its own marina, a compact seafront, and a noticeably quieter, more scenic character than the busier resorts further south. It's popular with visitors who want dramatic scenery, boat trips along the cliffs, and a calmer base than Playa de las Américas or Costa Adeje.
What it is not is a hub for South Tenerife's main fishing charter activity, which is concentrated further south and east, around Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje, and Los Cristianos. That doesn't rule fishing out — it just changes the planning.
Who Tends to Stay in Los Gigantes
Los Gigantes typically appeals to a slightly different traveller profile than the Costa Adeje strip:
- Couples and older travellers looking for a quieter, more scenic base
- Repeat visitors to Tenerife who know the island and want somewhere less built-up
- Walkers and nature-focused travellers, drawn by the cliffs, the Barranco del Infierno area inland, and boat trips to see the coastline
- Families who prefer a smaller resort feel over the high-density hotel zones further south
If any of that describes your stay, fishing is still worth planning for — you'll just want to think about the journey before you commit to a trip.
Honest Logistics: Distance from South Tenerife
This is the part worth being direct about. Los Gigantes is on the west coast, while South Tenerife's main fishing departure points sit further south and east. That means a longer transfer than if you were staying in Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos.
- Expect a real transfer. Getting from Los Gigantes to a South Tenerife marina takes meaningfully longer than a trip within Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos itself. We're not going to state an exact drive time here, because road conditions and your specific pick-up point affect it — confirm current transfer time with the crew when you enquire.
- Factor it into your day. A fishing trip already takes several hours on the water. Add a transfer at each end, and a Los Gigantes-based fishing day is a longer commitment than for someone staying five minutes from the marina.
- Ask before booking. Whether transfers are arranged for guests coming from the west coast, and what that adds to cost or timing, is something to confirm directly with Tenerife Fishing Experts rather than assume.
None of this means fishing from Los Gigantes is impractical — plenty of visitors base themselves further from a marina and still book trips. It just means the planning step matters more than it would from Puerto Colón itself.
How to Choose a Trip Format if You're Coming from Los Gigantes
Once transfer logistics are confirmed, the trip-format decision is the same one every visitor faces:
- A *shared trip suits solo travellers, couples, or small groups happy to join other booked guests, usually at a lower cost per person. Given the added travel time from Los Gigantes, some visitors prefer to combine this with a full day out rather than a short window.
- A *private charter suits families or groups who want more control over timing — useful if you're coordinating a longer journey from the west coast and want flexibility around departure and return.
If you're still deciding what a fishing day actually involves before committing to the travel, start with our Fishing Tours hub, which covers formats, trip length, and who each option suits.
FAQ
Do fishing trips actually depart from Los Gigantes? This needs confirming directly with Tenerife Fishing Experts before booking. South Tenerife's main fishing charter activity is based around Puerto Colón and neighbouring marinas further south, and this guide should not be read as confirmation that trips depart from or specifically serve Los Gigantes itself.
How far is Los Gigantes from the main fishing departure points? Los Gigantes is on Tenerife's west coast, further from Puerto Colón and Costa Adeje than Los Cristianos or Las Galletas. It's a longer transfer than travelling within South Tenerife itself — ask for current, specific transfer time when you enquire, since we're not stating an exact figure here without verification.
Is Los Gigantes a good base if fishing is my main priority? If a fishing trip is the main reason for your visit, a base closer to Puerto Colón or Costa Adeje generally means a shorter travel day. Los Gigantes can still work, particularly if you're combining fishing with the area's scenery and boat trips along the cliffs, but plan the transfer before you book accommodation.
What should I check before booking a fishing trip from Los Gigantes? Confirm whether a transfer is available or arranged, how long it takes from your specific accommodation, and how that fits around the trip's departure and return times. The crew can talk you through current options when you enquire.
Primary CTA
Planning to fish while staying in Los Gigantes? Enquire with Tenerife Fishing Experts and we'll help you work out realistic timing and the right trip format for your stay.