Teno & the West
Altos de Baracán Viewpoint
A high mountain viewpoint on the Teno ridge where the landscape changes dramatically between Tenerife’s greener north and drier west.
ViewpointsNature & Forests
About this viewpoint
Altos de Baracán Viewpoint sits on the ridge road between Las Portelas and Masca. Its position makes it one of the clearest places to appreciate the contrast between the wetter northern slopes and the drier western side of Tenerife.
Sources: Tenerife Tourism — Viewpoints
Visitor information
Good to know
Mountain weather can change quickly. Stop only in designated areas and take care on the winding Teno roads.