Where is Barranco de Masca and what is it like, the most beautiful landscapes of Tenerife

Until a few decades ago, the area of Teno massif, northwest of Tenerife, In the Canary Islands, was practically unknown, since it was not part of the tourist visits to the island, and there were even villages that had no communication routes.

In fact, despite having lived just over a year in Tenerife in the early 80s, and having visited “all” the island, the truth is that at that time I did not tour the Teno massif.

Now, in one of the last trips to Tenerife that I have had the opportunity to do, I have discovered the imposing landscapes of this mountainous area and, specifically, of the Masca ravine.

Millions of years ago, the northwest corner of Tenerife, like the northeastern area of anaga, were isolated volcanic islands that with time and the emergence of the great volcano of Teide They were integrated to form the current configuration of the island.

How to visit the Masca Ravine in Tenerife

El Teno massif Currently, although it does not have high altitudes, at no more than 1.300 meters it forms a landscape of sharp ridges and deep ravines, along whose slopes the narrow road runs with sinuous curves.

And since 1999 Teno is protected with the declaration of country park.

With the rise of tourism in the south of the island of Tenerife, a spectacular tourist route which has its great center of attraction in the so-called Masca ravine, which descends from the mountain to another of the most outstanding places on this Canary Island, the Los Gigantes cliffs.

This is an area of ​​​​ruffled landscape that has in the small Masca village its most attractive corner.

A walk along the steep slopes of this village will allow you to enjoy charming corners where the exotic flora of the area takes center stage.

Viewpoints in Barranco de Masca in Tenerife

If in your car route through Tenerife you arrive from the north from Garachico y Buenavista, you will have the best panoramic views of the landscapes of the Masca Ravine from the Hilda's Cross viewpoint.

If you arrive from the south, from Santiago del Teide y Los Gigantes, you will suddenly find yourself with the greats Teno ravines what you can see from the Arasa viewpoint.

And, of course, in Masca and surroundings you have several viewpoints from where you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the ravine.

Hiking excursion through the Masca Ravine and Los Gigantes

The perfect plan to discover the Brand Ravine and the Acantilados de los Gigantes is to reach the town of Masca to do it walking route that crosses the ravine to said cliffs.

On this excursion you will pick up Santiago del Teide and after arriving at Masca Ravine Visitor Center, you will embark on a 10-kilometer hiking route in which you will go down to the beach to see the amazing landscapes of the Los Gigantes Cliffs.

After resting, you will return to Masca to complete a day of hiking with a total duration of between 7 and 8 hours.

Map: how to get to the Barranco de Masca in Tenerife

El Masca ravine It is located 40 minutes by car north from the tourist area of ​​the south of Tenerife, already an hour west from Puerto de la Cruz, north of the island.

Photos Masca Ravine in Teno (Tenerife)

As a preview of your visit, and so that you can confirm what I'm telling you, here you have more than photos of the Masca Ravine in the Teno rural park, on the island of Tenerife.