Photo: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0 The Masca trail is a one-way descent from Masca village to a small beach at the mouth of the ravine. There is no climbing back up: the boat to Los Gigantes is your exit.
The route
From the village, the path drops steeply into the barranco and follows the stream bed between walls of basalt hundreds of metres high. It crosses the stream many times, squeezes past boulders and passes palm trees, cacti and rock pools before opening out at the sea.
Difficulty
- Steep and rocky — loose stones, polished rock and short scrambles
- Long — allow around three hours for the descent at a steady pace
- Hot — the lower gorge traps heat, especially in summer
- Committing — once you're in, the only way out is down to the boat
What to bring
- Closed hiking shoes with good grip (mandatory)
- 1.5–2 litres of water per person and snacks
- Sun hat, sunscreen and a light layer
- Your booking confirmations (trail slot and boat) and ID
- Swimwear for the beach while you wait for the boat
At the beach
Masca beach is a small cove of dark sand and pebbles. Boats run to Los Gigantes at set times; the ride along the coast beneath the cliffs is a highlight in itself.
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