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Los Gigantes, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Los Gigantes is a small town in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 2,721. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,721 Population 64/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
12.2 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Canary Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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About Los Gigantes

Los Gigantes

Los Gigantes is a resort town in the Santiago del Teide municipality on the west coast of the Canary Island Tenerife. Its main feature are the giant rock formations, Acantilados de Los Gigantes, that rise from the sea to a height of 500–800 metres (1,640–2,625 ft) after which the town has been named. Los Gigantes means "The Giants".

People

Population2,721
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density64/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain12.2 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population2,721
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates28.2436°, -16.8415°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation12.2 inches (309 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Los Gigantes

Los Gigantes is a small town in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 2,721. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Los Gigantes has a population of 2,721 with a density of 64 people per square mile, spread across 42.7 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,721
Total Population
64
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
42.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Los Gigantes vs Spain Average

The median household income in Los Gigantes is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 207 business establishments.

Income: Los Gigantes vs Spain

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Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)207

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Los Gigantes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Spain avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area42.7 sq mi (110.5 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates28.2436°N, 16.8415°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 18, 2019.

Jan 18, 2019 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain M4.4 87 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 137 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 82 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 129 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 101 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 108 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 114 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 76 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 125 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 122 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 99 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 84 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 100 km
Mar 9, 2001 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 116 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 67 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 66 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 66 km
Jun 21, 2002 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 69 km
May 16, 1992 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 74 km
Apr 12, 2007 0 km SSW of Agüimes, Spain M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Meteorological 6.0 m — 64 km
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m — 51 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m — 61 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical — — 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 20 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 103 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 127 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
March 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Los Gigantes has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Los Gigantes

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Tamaimo — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Tamaimo — — — —
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Radio Stations near Los Gigantes

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast FM Tenerife Spain — MP3 192 kbps
Swing latinos FM — MP3 128 kbps
Coast FM Tenerife, Canary Islands — MP3 192 kbps
Gente Radio local news, magazines MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pimienta — MP3

Museums in Los Gigantes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ARTlandya
Casa del Plátano
Casa Museo "Los Cáceres"
Doll Museum
Ecomuseo de El Tanque
Juan Évora Ethnographic Museum
Museo Casa de el Capitán
Museo del Pescador
Museo Etnográfico Cha Domitila
Museo Etnográfico El Granero
Museo Guanche

Libraries in Los Gigantes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Canaria0.0
Biblioteca Escolar Municipal Juan Antonio Castellano0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Buzanada0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Icod de los Vinos0.0
Biblioteca municipal Jesús M. Báez Javier0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Puerto de Santiago0.0
Centro Lúdico y Biblioteca Pública0.0
Ludoteca el Bosque de los Caramelos0.0

Farmers Markets in Los Gigantes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agromercado Adeje
Fañabé Market
Farmer's market San Miguel de Abona
Food market
Fresh Fish Market
Los Cristianos Market
MagicBelt
MagicBelt
MagicBelt
Marketplace
Mercadillo
Mercadillo del Agricultor El Palmar
Mercadillo y Rastro de San Miguel
Mercado del Agricultor

Hotels in Los Gigantes

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Marqués Palace
Harbour Club
Ona El Marqués
Ona Las Rosas
Royal Sun Resort
SKA Diamond Apartments
Still Los Gigantes

Restaurants in Los Gigantes

27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aires del Sur
Bellissimo
Bistro' 22
Buen Gusto
Casa Edu
El Dique
El Pescador
Harbour Lites Bistro
Huggin a Mug
Jardín del Sol
Karl & Val's Gormet
Krishna's
La Bodeguita
La Paella
Los Gigantes Beach Club
Mamma Lucia
Marinero Jessi
Mijia
Miranda's
Paraiso del Sol
Pejeverde Los Gigantes
Pekin Garden
Restaurante Raíces
Taberna Santa Maria
Tas-k
The Friendly Dolphin
Tipsy

Cafes in Los Gigantes

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capuccino Maria
Mirador de Archipenque
The Tea House and Bar
Vista Mar

Monuments in Los Gigantes

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barca

Dentists in Los Gigantes

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Center Nodarse

Veterinaries in Los Gigantes

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Veterianaria Los Gigantes

Gas Stations in Los Gigantes

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Disa
Moeve

Banks in Los Gigantes

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Caixabank
Santander Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Los Gigantes

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Airports Near Los Gigantes

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna AirportTFNLarge Airport
Tenerife Sur AirportTFSLarge Airport
La Gomera AirportGMZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Gigantes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia del Espíritu Santo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Canary

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Los Gigantes

What is the population of Los Gigantes?

Los Gigantes has a population of 2,721 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 42.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Los Gigantes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Los Gigantes?

Los Gigantes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches.

How is the job market in Los Gigantes?

There are 207 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Santiago del Teide 12,050 pop · 3.8 mi Guía de Isora 20,536 pop · 4.4 mi Playa de San Juan 7,036 pop · 4.5 mi Los Silos 4,757 pop · 8.6 mi Tanque 3,068 pop · 8.6 mi Buenavista del Norte 5,231 pop · 9.1 mi Adeje 43,204 pop · 10.9 mi Icod de los Vinos 24,024 pop · 11.9 mi Vilaflor 1,981 pop · 13.9 mi Arona 78,614 pop · 13.9 mi Playa de las Américas 3,000 pop · 14.1 mi La Guancha 5,424 pop · 14.6 mi San Juan de la Rambla 5,007 pop · 15.5 mi San Miguel De Abona 16,179 pop · 17.0 mi
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