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The Barranco de Masca
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The gorge

The Barranco de Masca

Sheer basalt walls, palm groves and rock pools on the descent from the village to the sea.

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The barranco is a deep cleft in the Teno massif, one of the oldest parts of Tenerife. Its walls are layered volcanic rock, shaped by water over millions of years. Along the way you'll find endemic plants clinging to the cliffs and lizards basking on the boulders.

Read our hike guide for route details and the 2026 rules before you book.

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