Things to do in Masca
Masca is a small mountain village on the island of Tenerife. Tourists who visit Masca are usually in search of something more than sun and sea. This hamlet offers craft shops, bars and restaurants and has been declared an Ethnographic Historic Place of Interest, which is reflected in the Masca Ethnographic Museum. Another of its attractions is the impressive display of ravines and sweeping hillsides; the hike down the Masca gorge is one of the most popular on the island.
Our recommendations in Masca
Northwest Tenerife full-day tour with Canarian lunch
With coastal roads, towering cliffs and valley-nestled villages, Tenerife's west is a joy to explore. On this tour in comfortable minivans, you'll go through a roll call of all the must-dos – local product tastings, exploring Teno Rural Park and visiting picture-postcard villages. Arianne, one of our expert guides, says, ‘You'll unearth the geology of Tenerife's past, discovering impressive landscapes along with the island's history and culture.'It all begins in Icod de Los Vinos. A guided tour of the town takes in its centuries-old dragon tree – located in a park that's more like a botanic garden – traditional colonial-style architecture and a sampling of some local products. Then, it's on to the hard-to-reach ‘lost village' of Masca. Precariously perched on a ridge overlooking a rugged gorge, it's one of Tenerife's most jaw-dropping sights.Next, you'll head down to Garachico on the coast, and discover why it's known as the ‘prettiest and unluckiest' town on the island. Stroll by its famous lava pools and see the historic castle before a lunch made from locally sourced ingredients in a family-run restaurant. It's an ideal setting for savouring Canarian cuisine. The afternoon sees you exploring the jagged peaks in craggy Teno Rural Park. It's famed for its laurel and pine forests as well as its exotic flora. Finally, there's a well-earned local wine-tasting experience to complete your day.
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Full-day private minivan tour of northwest Tenerife with lunch
Scratch beneath the surface in Tenerife, and you'll uncover another world. This private tour homes in on the rugged northwest of the island, exploring pretty villages and nature reserves. And to put the icing on the cake, you'll get to sample local specialities. As Arianne, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘You'll journey through landscapes that leave you speechless. This tour combines Tenerife's history and culture with scenery.' A real blockbuster.Travelling in your private tour group, you'll soon find yourself glued to the window as you climb up towards Santiago del Teide. After a pit stop in this prosperous highland village, we'll head to the Cherfe viewpoint. On a clear day, you can see the neighbouring island of La Gomera. Then, it's on the hard-to-reach hamlet of Masca. Perched on a jagged ridge in the middle of a steep volcanic gorge, it has a ‘lost world' feel to it. Next, it's on to Garachico, a town on the wave-washed north coast. Enjoy a guided tour, seeing its famous natural lava pools. Islanders come from all over Tenerife to bathe in them.At Icod de Los Vinos, there's a walking tour of the town, famed for its centuries-old dragon tree. And that's just an appetiser – as the next stop features a local-products lunch in a traditional old house. The afternoon sees you return to your accommodation, travelling through Teno Rural Park. A dramatic way to round off the excursion.
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Northwest Tenerife full-day tour with Canarian lunch
With coastal roads, towering cliffs and valley-nestled villages, Tenerife's west is a joy to explore. On this tour in comfortable minivans, you'll go through a roll call of all the must-dos – local product tastings, exploring Teno Rural Park and visiting picture-postcard villages. Arianne, one of our expert guides, says, ‘You'll unearth the geology of Tenerife's past, discovering impressive landscapes along with the island's history and culture.'It all begins in Icod de Los Vinos. A guided tour of the town takes in its centuries-old dragon tree – located in a park that's more like a botanic garden – traditional colonial-style architecture and a sampling of some local products. Then, it's on to the hard-to-reach ‘lost village' of Masca. Precariously perched on a ridge overlooking a rugged gorge, it's one of Tenerife's most jaw-dropping sights.Next, you'll head down to Garachico on the coast, and discover why it's known as the ‘prettiest and unluckiest' town on the island. Stroll by its famous lava pools and see the historic castle before a lunch made from locally sourced ingredients in a family-run restaurant. It's an ideal setting for savouring Canarian cuisine. The afternoon sees you exploring the jagged peaks in craggy Teno Rural Park. It's famed for its laurel and pine forests as well as its exotic flora. Finally, there's a well-earned local wine-tasting experience to complete your day.
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Full-day private minivan tour of northwest Tenerife with lunch
Scratch beneath the surface in Tenerife, and you'll uncover another world. This private tour homes in on the rugged northwest of the island, exploring pretty villages and nature reserves. And to put the icing on the cake, you'll get to sample local specialities. As Arianne, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘You'll journey through landscapes that leave you speechless. This tour combines Tenerife's history and culture with scenery.' A real blockbuster.Travelling in your private tour group, you'll soon find yourself glued to the window as you climb up towards Santiago del Teide. After a pit stop in this prosperous highland village, we'll head to the Cherfe viewpoint. On a clear day, you can see the neighbouring island of La Gomera. Then, it's on the hard-to-reach hamlet of Masca. Perched on a jagged ridge in the middle of a steep volcanic gorge, it has a ‘lost world' feel to it. Next, it's on to Garachico, a town on the wave-washed north coast. Enjoy a guided tour, seeing its famous natural lava pools. Islanders come from all over Tenerife to bathe in them.At Icod de Los Vinos, there's a walking tour of the town, famed for its centuries-old dragon tree. And that's just an appetiser – as the next stop features a local-products lunch in a traditional old house. The afternoon sees you return to your accommodation, travelling through Teno Rural Park. A dramatic way to round off the excursion.
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Reviews Masca
“We booked a trip up the mountains with lunch very expensive not value for money at all lunch terrible had to sit at front of plane on return never sat in more uncomfortable seats ever I am a very thin person but couldn't move in them seat u are shoulder to shoulder with the person next to u should only be given to children had to pay forty pounds on way there to sit together and coffee on plane awful first time with tu.i with avoid them in future”
“We booked a trip up the mountains with lunch very expensive not value for money at all lunch terrible had to sit at front of plane on return never sat in more uncomfortable seats ever I am a very thin person but couldn't move in them seat u are shoulder to shoulder with the person next to u should only be given to children had to pay forty pounds on way there to sit together and coffee on plane awful first time with tu.i with avoid them in future”
“We booked a trip up the mountains with lunch very expensive not value for money at all lunch terrible had to sit at front of plane on return never sat in more uncomfortable seats ever I am a very thin person but couldn't move in them seat u are shoulder to shoulder with the person next to u should only be given to children had to pay forty pounds on way there to sit together and coffee on plane awful first time with tu.i with avoid them in future”
“We booked a trip up the mountains with lunch very expensive not value for money at all lunch terrible had to sit at front of plane on return never sat in more uncomfortable seats ever I am a very thin person but couldn't move in them seat u are shoulder to shoulder with the person next to u should only be given to children had to pay forty pounds on way there to sit together and coffee on plane awful first time with tu.i with avoid them in future”
