Masca Gorge
Also known as: Barranco de Masca
The Masca Gorge - a plunging ravine of volcanic walls down to a secluded Tenerife cove
The route
The line through Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (dry conditions)
Heat, rockfall risk; flash-flood danger when wet
Open with a booked entry and helmet; closes for rockfall/weather; a boat exit is required. Confirm.
On the trail
A dramatic rocky ravine descending to a hidden beach
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
None - it is a one-way booked descent with a boat exit
Getting there & staying
Masca village (booked entry)
Boat from Masca beach to Los Gigantes (the standard exit)
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Santiago del Teide; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
BOOKED ENTRY with a mandatory helmet; a boat picks you up at the beach (walking back out is not the norm). Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Rockfall, the steep rough descent, heat, flash-flood risk
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.