Masca Gorge, Tenerife

Name: Masca Gorge
Address: Tenerife, Spain

#24 among attractions in Tenerife

Natural attraction, Nature, Valley

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Masca Gorge is a narrow valley in the north-west of the island of Tenerife. The gorge is situated within the Teno Massif. The gorge is a popular tourist destination due to its dramatic scenery and unique geology. An eight-kilometre long walking trail begins at Masca village and continues for the length of the gorge to finish at Masca beach, approximately ten kilometres from the north-west tip of Tenerife. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 28°17'42"N, 16°51'4"W

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Masca Gorge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Playa de Masca, Macizo de Teno, Acantilados de Los Gigantes, Plaza de Masca.

0.8 miSW
28°17'14"N • 16°51'41"W
Playa de Masca, Tenerife
22 min walk • Beach
~1850 ftN
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Macizo de Teno, Tenerife
9 min walk • The Teno massif is one of three volcanic formations that gave rise to Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It is located in the northwestern part of the island between the towns of Santiago del Teide, Los Silos, El Tanque and Buenavista del Norte.
1.2 miW
Nature, Cliff
Acantilados de Los Gigantes, Los Gigantes
31 min walk • Acantilados de Los Gigantes are vertical cliffs along the western coast of Tenerife. They are vertical walls reaching heights of 500 metres in some places. They are a basaltic geological feature. In times of the Guanches they were known as the 'Wall of Hell ".
1 miNE
28°18'20"N • 16°50'25"W
Plaza de Masca, Tenerife
25 min walk • Valley, Park, Square