The rock pools los Gigantes were indeed a very pleasant surprise.
The rock pools Los Gigantes are quite close to residential areas, in fact just below the Hotel Barceló Santiago. Entrance to these natural swimming pools is free. So is Tenerife fishing which is a pleasure, there. By the way, you may go to the most famous Tenerife natural swimming pools here... Being in the middle of Puerto de la Cruz they are less private and not for free, of course. Some more Tenerife natural swimming pools are to be found on a Tenerife insider beach by the Adeje coast. Lovely rock pools are in Garachico. Others may be seen as part of Tenerife beaches. To get to the charcos Los Gigantes just pass down the steps you see on the photo and, more privacy than you might find on any But, the Rock pools called charcos in Spanish are not
You may notice how clean it looks. It's very see-through, indeed. You can even see underwater rocks in the photo, although it has been taken with an ordinary camera. And, in reality, you really can make out the fish under water here by the rock pools. Oh, and please, take note of the typical rock vegetation you see here in the photo. Can you figure what pleasure it must be to swim here, with the fish? Or, snorkeling to watch them? I have even seen people with an 'Alsation' German shephard dog when I was there. That dog also liked the rock pools for swimming, very much. The difference here is that the ocean is so much calmer than by normal beaches. Of course, other Tenerife water sports are possible here. Take snorkeling or scuba diving. Try out whatever you like. Just stay away from the rocks for some sports... The cliffs, of course, on the other hand, may render more protection when sun bathing.
Here is a photographic memory my friend César Francisco Real Real gave me recently of a sundown by the rock pools. The almost black ocean looks also peaceful in the dark in this picture. You may even risk a dip by moonshine... Nobody would object to your taking along a beloved four legged companion. That now makes me remember a Spanish family that went walking with a goat on a leash. It was not in Los Gigantes, but it was near a residential area by a walking/hiking path in Tenerife. There is only very scarce vegetation by the rock pools Los Gigantes. The small areas for sunbathing are not soft. Who would mind that in a place that feels like adventure? And, if you forgot your umbrella, look for some cliffs that keep off the sun... That's what one of my friends did. And, he found one that protected him fully.
Several nooks created by rocks let you choose a place for yourself. Cliffs will also offer more protection on a windy day.By the way, the area of the rock pools Los Gigantes is often also called Crab Island. Guess why... Many spots there are favored for fishing. In the picture you may see an angler busy catching fish by the crystal clear Los Gigantes Atlantic water.
Should you have forgotten a pick nick basket once you are by this free natural swimming pool in Los Gigantes you may take a quick lunch upstairs below the Hotel Barceló Santiago on the veranda of the bistro. And, please, before I forget, bring good sandals for climbing outside by the rock pools Los Gigantes terrain... I ruined my kinky beach slippers when I was there.
Did you know that Thomas Cook is doing overseas tours to Los Gigantes for Tenerife entertainment by the whales and dolphins in their natural habitat in the Atlantic ocean? What about doing a real excursion leaving the shore of Los Gigantes? You will find information for local Tenerife tours for whale and dolphin watching with day trips listed, there as well as other Tenerife excursions. I once did a private boat tour in the area which I never forgot. There is no need to be affrayed by the ocean when you are with a good skipper. To share in my adventure,
please go from rock pools Los Gigantes to boat tour Los Gigantes to hear about an unforgettable private excursion.
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Just look at the color of the ocean in my photo beside.
