Things to do in Masca

There's no better way to enjoy the beauty of Masca ravine than walking and hiking. Many fantastic rock structures and views are only accessible by foot. A typical way to explore Masca and its surrounding would be to hike down the breathtaking gorge (and up, if you are fit). You can then have a swim to cool off at Masca beach before being picked up by a boat taking you to Los Gigantes. From the boat, the views of the giant vertical sea cliffs is truly amazing. Some boat trips offer dolphin watching. It is advisable that you booked your boat trip in advance, especially during busy season.

It isn't difficult to hike down the Masca gorge on your own, but there are some parts which are a little tricky. In general, the area is well sign-posted. There are excursions you can join with transfer included.

For those who are not keen on hiking, there are also boat and catamaran excursions (usually from Los Gigantes and resorts towns in the south of Tenerife) which takes you on a nice and relaxing journey exploring the beautiful coastline of Los Gigantes and Masca Bay. Usually these include dolphin and whale watching, swimming and snorkelling (on longer excursions) with drinks and food/ snacks included in price, perfect for the whole family.

For the adventurous/ speed lovers, you can explore the coastline of Masca and Los Gigantes on a jet ski.

Masca Ravine Walk

This slightly challenging walk takes you from Masca village down the steep ravine to the Masca Beach. The route can be rocky and steep so good hiking shoes are advisable, along with sun hat as you will often be exposed to direct sunlight and warm temperature. The towering rock formations that loom above you are utterly spectacular. It takes three hours to get to Masca Beach and six hours for the round trip, bearing in mind that the way back is all up hill (difficulty: high). For those who don’t fancy the round trip, boats traveling to Los Gigantes stop at Masca Beach to pick up weary walkers.

If you are planning on getting a boat to Los Gigantes, it is advised that you book a place onboard in advance in order to avoid disappointment. Depending on services offered, boat tickets tend to range between €10 and €20. There are also a number of tours that will collect you from your hotel taking you up to the Masca town, guide you down the ravine, organize boat collection and after arriving into Los Gigantes, drop you back to your hotel.