Teno & the West
Teno & Masca Route
~50 km · Full day · 3 stops
Deep ravines, the famous mountain village of Masca and the towering sea cliffs of Los Gigantes in the rugged west.
The Teno massif in the west is remote and dramatic: deep barrancos, terraced hillsides and the celebrated village of Masca perched on a ridge.
The route pairs the mountain scenery with the coast at Los Gigantes, where sheer basalt cliffs plunge into the sea.
Route map
Tours & experiences on this route
Tickets
Free cancellationTenerife: 3-Hour Sailing Tour to Los Gigantes with Snorkelling, Drink & Tapas
From €70
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Prefer a guided tour?
This is a self-drive route — or let a partner do the driving with a guided tour or activity.
RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife
From €95
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Free cancellationTenerife: 4.5-Hour Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour to Masca & Los Gigantes
From €62
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Puerto de la Cruz : Tour in Quad al Teide with Photos & Snack Local
From €85
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Good to know
The road to Masca is famously narrow, steep and serpentine with tight hairpins; it demands full attention and is not suited to large vehicles. Drive slowly, use passing points, and consider an organised excursion if you prefer not to drive it.
Early in the day to beat both traffic on the Masca road and afternoon cloud over the Teno hills.
Parking in Masca village is very limited — arrive early. The Masca gorge hike requires booking and proper footwear; check current access rules before planning it.
Full day
Places on this route
Towns & VillagesGarachico
A historic northern harbour town famous for its natural volcanic rock pools formed by an 18th-century eruption.
Nature & ForestsTicketsAcantilados de Los Gigantes
Sheer sea cliffs rising up to around 600 metres straight out of the Atlantic on Tenerife's west coast.
Nature & ForestsMasca
A remote mountain village set among the dramatic ridges and gorges of the Teno massif in north-west Tenerife.
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