What a great early easter present for the west coast of Tenerife, Los Gigantes beach re-opened to the public on Friday 15 April, 17 months after a rock slide killed two sun bathers. The small Los Guios beach is one of the most attractive on the island set against the towering cliffs that give Los Gigantes its name. Many visitors to Las Rosas and El Marques have missed the delightful beach on their trips down into the village as its still known.

Legal arguments delayed repair work to the 40 metre stretch of cliff but 500,000 euros later the Santiago del Teide council has ensured that the inserting of iron pins and concreting of the cliff surface has made it safe for the public to once again enjoy bathing at the postcard setting. A day of storms put the new repair work to the test a few days after opening but it stood up well.

The marina area has continued to be busy with many pleasure boats operating from the pontoons and the fish restaurants packing the customers in. Now the beach approach road can re build its trade, the walls have been decorated with tiling depicting nautical themes. The west coast of Tenerife has one of the best sun records on the island, it’s good to know that if you want to sample the sea as well as the first class Wimpen complex pools, the sand is awaiting your visit.

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