Masca
A small village in a deep canyon in the Teno mountains, famed for its hairpin mountain road and a canyon hike that can continue all the way to the sea.
Masca village sits at the head of a canyon in the Teno mountains, with stone houses and palm trees scattered along the ridge. The TF-436 road leading to the village is famous for its continuous hairpin bends. The Masca Gorge hike is about 4.5 km one way with a drop of about 600 metres, and it must be booked and paid for in advance on the official website. Most people who reach the sea then take a boat back to Los Gigantes. The village has a few small restaurants. The mountain road is narrow, so avoid peak hours if you drive, or take bus 355.
Opening hours
Canyon trail: check the official website for reservations
Nearby sights
- Acantilados de Los Gigantes
- Punta de Teno
- Garachico
- Cueva del Viento
- El Drago Milenario
- Barranco del Infierno
- Roques de García
- Teide Cable Car