Kayaking at the foot of the Cliffs of Los Gigantes is an experience that impresses from the very first moment. At over 600 metres high, these volcanic walls rising above the Atlantic Ocean form one of Tenerife’s most unique landscapes. And observing them from the sea in a kayak is undoubtedly one of the most memorable ways to experience them.
In Santiago del Teide, the sea invites you to explore its coastline almost every day of the year. The mild climate and calm waters make kayaking an accessible and enjoyable experience, even for those trying it for the first time.
An adventure in touch with nature
Kayaking is not just an activity to keep you moving: it is a way to explore the coast from a different perspective. At water level, everything changes. You can appreciate the nuances of the landscape, the reflections on the rock, the unfiltered sound of the sea. Even the flight of birds or the passing of a fish near the surface feel closer, more familiar.
The best way to enjoy this experience is with specialised local companies, which organise trips for all levels and ensure that the route is safe, peaceful and adapted to each person. Just let yourself go.
An experience for everyone
Kayaking in Santiago del Teide is an activity that adapts to people, not the other way around. Many local companies offer accessible excursions for people with disabilities, making it possible for everyone to enjoy the sea from a different perspective, calmly and safely.
What’s more, the route isn’t just beautiful: it’s also designed to protect what makes it special. The routes avoid sensitive areas, caves and nesting sites are not accessed, and each outing is an opportunity to practise tourism that takes care of the environment in which it takes place.
An image to remember
Kayaking in Santiago del Teide is not just about paddling: it is about contemplating the cliffs from a different perspective, letting yourself be carried away by the movement of the sea and getting to know the coastline calmly and respectfully. An active, accessible experience deeply connected to the landscape.
