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Puerto Santiago
Puerto Santiago is the central holiday resort of three separate
ones, Los Gigantes, Playa Arena and Puerto Santiago, which have
spread and essentially merged into each other on Tenerife's west
coast, forming the area's largest tourist hub collectively known as
Los Gigantes. The resort of Puerto Santiago was once a small
fishing village, but typical of the Canary Islands, is now a
popular holiday destination garnering rave reviews from most
tourists and visitors. Puerto Santiago boasts a small but decent
selection of bars, restaurants, shops and activities to suit the
tourist palette. Puerto Santiago has managed to retain some of its
traditional charm and offers visitors the chance to relax and enjoy
a seaside break with a local Spanish flavour; although some
visitors might take a while to get accustomed to the black sand
beach.
Information & Facts
Activities
Puerto Santiago's black sand beach is European Blue Flag
accredited. There are also boat trips, walks, visits to
neighbouring Playa la Arena and Los Gigantes, day trips to nearby
towns and points of interest to be enjoyed. Many hotels also offer
their own entertainment. For those visiting in July, the annual
fiesta and fireworks display in honour of Our Lady Carmen is not to
be missed.
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Negatives
The ocean currents around Tenerife can be very strong and are
not advised for weak swimmers.
Night Life
Most of the entertainment in Puerto Santiago is provided by the
hotels. The nightlife is fairly laid back and many bars close at
midnight, though there is a multitude of additional options at
nearby resorts.
Restaurants
There are the usual assortment of international restaurants in
Puerto Santiago, but the local Canarian eateries are the best. Try
some of the traditional dishes, such as roast chicken in banana
cream or 'wrinkly potatoes' in the local
mojo picónsauce. One of the best-recommended restaurants
in Puerto Santiago has to be Pancho, while TJ's Entertainment Bar
serves pub food like sandwiches and 'plough person' lunches.
Shopping
There is no shopping district in Puerto Santiago, but there are
an assortment of shops that cater for tourists. Shopping on the
island of Tenerife is tax-free, so it is possible to find good
deals on cigarettes, perfume, alcohol, electronics, and other
goods. There are a larger variety of shops in neighbouring resorts
like Los Gigantes. A unique souvenir from Tenerife is the
locally-produced sweet rum called Ron Miel.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).