Barranco de Masca

If you're up for a real adventure in Tenerife, one you won't soon forget, the Masca Ravine is the place to go. This route is one of the most spectacular and famous on the island, both for the beauty of the landscape and the epic nature of the journey.

It all starts in the village of Masca, a hamlet straight out of the Teno Mountains. Just arriving is an experience: hairpin bends, cliffs, and breathtaking views. From there, the trail descends into a deep, wild ravine that looks like something out of Jurassic Park. Giant rocks, vertical walls, wild vegetation, and a breathtaking silence.

The route is about 10 km downhill (and another 10 km if you decide to climb back up), and it's no walk: you'll have to climb a bit, cross narrow areas, and pay attention to where you're stepping. But that's precisely what makes the experience so unique. You feel truly immersed in nature, isolated from the world, advancing between enormous rock walls that make you feel very, very small.

And the best part: at the end of the trail, after about three hours of descending, you reach a hidden cove overlooking the ocean. The contrast between the enclosed canyon and the open sea is brutal. Previously, you could return to Los Gigantes by boat from there, but now the route is a round trip on foot.

To do this route, you must book online in advance (access is controlled), and you must bring appropriate footwear, water, food, and some physical fitness, because the return climb is no small feat.