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Masca
A tiny village perched on ridges in the Teno mountains, reached by a road of hairpin bends.
- Open
- Always; the gorge trail only when open and booked
- Price
- Free; paid for the gorge trail
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Masca, 38489 Buenavista del NorteDirections
- Getting There
- About 45 minutes by car from Los Gigantes or Garachico.
Why Go
About 90 people live among palms and stone houses at 650 meters, at the head of a deep gorge. The narrow road in is a drive to remember, with views down the ravines to the sea. The trail down the gorge to the coast is steep and demanding, and must be booked ahead.
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