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Masca Valley

Nature spots ·Santiago del Teide ·Open now
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#6Nature spots in Spain
  • Visit: 3–6 hours
  • from EUR 29
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Masca Valley, a mountain village on Tenerife's northwest tip, at the head of a gorge down to the Atlantic, about 17 km from Buenavista del Norte.

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Masca Valley — Sunlit cliffs rise above the village and greenery in the valley Tanita Lupa · Pexels License · edited
Masca Valley — Sunlit cliffs rise above the village and greenery in the valleyMasca Valley — Masca village rooftops sit beneath a rocky pinnacleMasca Valley — Golden evening light falls across the village and mountain gorgeMasca Valley — Rocky peaks and the village appear beyond a field of flowersMasca Valley — A broad view across the rugged ridges of Masca ValleyMasca Valley — Clouds drift over the shadowed valley and scattered village housesMasca Valley — A palm overlooks the winding path and steep valley slopesMasca Valley — A sharp rock spire rises between the valley cliffsMasca Valley — A sunlit rocky ridge overlooks the green valley slopeMasca Valley — A tiled village roof and palm trees sit among rocky slopesMasca Valley — The deep gorge narrows between steep dark mountain walls

Why go

  • The parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción.

Opening hours

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Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

History

Masca was a Guanche settlement before the Spanish conquest. The hamlet also has a reputation as a hideout for pirates.

  1. before 1496Guanche people settled here before the Spanish conquest.
  2. 1980sA paved road was built, ending the time when the village could only be reached on foot.
  3. 2007A summer fire destroyed parts of the village, its terraces and pine stands; residents were evacuated by helicopter.

Tips for your visit

  • Allow about three hours each way for the hike down the gorge to the Atlantic beach.
  • The village can be visited on foot every day, even when the gorge is closed to walkers.
  • Look at the terraced fields on the crater slope, which shape how the village looks.
  • Stop at the small ethnographic museum in a farmstead in the village that is protected as a monument.

Best time to visit

  • The gorge is open to walkers only on allowed days, so the booked date sets the day you can go.

Know before you go

  • Visitors must book their entry to the gorge in advance.
  • Since July 2024 the number of visitors to the gorge is capped at 275 per allowed day.
  • Hiking routes can be life-threatening without proper preparation.
  • Open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

Accessibility

  • Access by paved road A paved road reaches the village. Road TF-436 links it with Buenavista del Norte and Santiago del Teide.
  • Step-free entry Some rooms are reached only by separate outside entrances and stairs.

Shorts

Interesting facts3

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  1. 90 people

    About 90 people live in the village now.

    Masca - Wikipedia
  2. 100,000 walkers

    About 100,000 walkers crossed the gorge each year.

    Masca - Wikipedia

  3. The hamlet is split into four districts: Masca, El Turrón, La Bica and Juan López.

    Masca (Tenerife) - Wikipedia

Sources: Masca - Wikipedia · Masca - Wikipedia · Masca (Tenerife) - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026

Where
C. Lomo del Medio, Tenerife

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Questions and answers

How long does the hike down the Masca Valley gorge take?

The trail descends the gorge to an Atlantic beach and takes about three hours each way. Hiking routes can be life-threatening without proper preparation.

Do I need to book to walk the Masca Valley gorge?

Yes, visitors must book their entry to the gorge in advance. Since July 2024 the number of visitors is capped at 275 per allowed day.

How do I get to Masca Valley from Buenavista del Norte?

Masca is about 17 km from Buenavista del Norte town centre. Bus line 355 runs from Buenavista del Norte to Valle Santiago and serves the village, and a taxi stand is also there.

Can I visit the Masca Valley village without walking the gorge?

Yes. The village can be visited on foot every day, even when the gorge is closed to walkers.

Is Masca Valley accessible for wheelchair users?

Partly. A paved road reaches the village, but some rooms are reached only by separate outside entrances and stairs.

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