The Barceló Santiago hotel offers a wide range of activities to make your stay an unforgettable holiday.
Marine mammal watching
The southwest coast of Tenerife is a privileged spot for watching marine mammals roam freely; there are colonies of whales and dolphins that live here all year round.
The marine mammals have been spotted very close to the shore, which has made Tenerife into the top European destination for watching marine mammals in their natural habitat. You can find up to 21 different species in these waters, ranging from the giant blue whale to the fearsome killer whale. There are two resident populations, tropical whales and bottle-nosed dolphins, which can be spotted almost 80% of the time, with an actual sighting percentage close to 100%. An opportunity not to be missed as there are few places on the planet that offer such a large range so close to the hotel. The half a million visitors to our marine mammal colonies every year cannot be wrong.
Masca Trekking
The Barranco de Masca offers a bright, magnificent landscape where exclusive, indigenous flora of incredible beauty flourishes. You will also have time to sample some typical Canary island fare such as fresh goats cheese, cactus juice, local recommended wines, jams and delicious home-made sauces. The descent lasts between 3 and 4 hours. When you get to the beach, enjoy a well-earned swim and relax in the sunshine while you wait for the boat to take you back to Los Gigantes.
Diving
Tenerife is an authentic paradise for holidays “under the sea” thanks to its rich natural marine beds, privileged climate, with year-round temperatures of between 19 and 25 degrees, and a sea that is almost always calm. Sunken shipwrecks, caverns and volcanic caves are an attractive incentive to enjoy this sport in Tenerife. The island boasts a complete network of centres at the disposal of experienced divers or beginners.
Hiking
The hiking routes in Tenerife offer a vast variety of environments, climates, landscapes and levels of difficulty. These trails offer visitors the chance to get to know the island better, to discover the depth of its beauty and to learn about the way of life of its first inhabitants, the Guanches. It was the Guanches that opened up the first routes through the thick subtropical laurel forests or to the nearby farmlands of el Teide.
Fishing
Test your sport fishing skills on the rocky Tenerife coastline. You can choose from a large number of hard-to-catch fish such as white bream, cat fish, grouper, etc. The island offers deep-sea fishing, bottom fishing, coastal fishing and electrical reel fishing.
Parks
Visits to Loro Park: A Canary Island "Must"
Venture into the wildest nature and admire the most original bird species flying freely in their natural habitat. The adventure has only just begun, with each step you can find animals such as the jaguar, the Bengal tiger, and enjoy watching displays by the gorilla family who will make you laugh with their antics. Not forgetting the dolphin, whale and sea lion shows which will delight spectators with their intelligence and ability; fun is guaranteed for the whole family. Possibly of transport from the south of the island, with an extra charge on the entrance fee.
Open every day from 8.30 to 18.45
Visit to Siam Park
The most modern and exclusive water park in Europe offers visitors a thrilling experience. Discover the largest artificial wave in the world at 3 metres high, it can even be surfed by the most daring. There is a whole host of other incredible attractions for the whole family. The smallest members of the family can enjoy themselves in the water fortress. You can combine entry to Siam Park and Loro Park with the TwinTicket. Free bus from Los Cristianos, Playa de Las Américas and Fañabe.
Open every day from 10.00 to 17.00 during the winter and until 18.00 in summer.
Excursion to la Gomera
The island of La Gomera has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the only one in Spain. The trip starts in los Cristianos port in Tenerife. Arriving in San Sebastián de la Gomera by ferry, on the south route, you will ascend the lush virgin subtropical laurel forest of Garajonay National Park. Visitors will be amazed by the outstanding beauty of the fertile land.
Excursion to the Teide National Park
A visit not to be missed in Tenerife. The Pico del Teide, standing at 3,718 metres, is the highest point in Spain and the third highest in the world. The area around it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes a stunning display of flora and fauna, native to the island. The Teide’s recent Starlight certification highlights it internationally as a stunning setting for star gazing.
