Masca
in Santa Cruz de Tenerife of Canary Islands, Spain

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Garajonay National Park (Unesco heritage, 13 mi)
  • San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Unesco heritage, 71 mi)
  • Teide National Park (Unesco heritage, 90 mi)
  • Siam Park Tenerife (amusement park, (18 mi)
  • Karting Las Americas (amusement park, (16 mi)
  • Aqualand (amusement park, (17 mi)
  • Mirador de La Cruz de Hilda (observation point, (1 mi)
  • El Mirador Archipenque (observation point, (4 mi)
  • Parador De Las Cañadas Del Teide (observation point, (12 mi)
  • Monkey Park (zoo, (19 mi)
  • Jungle Park (zoo, (18 mi)
  • Camel Park (zoo, (19 mi)
  • Montaña de Guaza (observation point, (20 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
28.304 and -16.842 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 28° 18' 14" and W -16° 50' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:48 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:30 am and 6:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.531 and 159.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lord Howe Island
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Spain in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Spain.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Spain. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Masca

Masca in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands) with it's 150 citizens is a city in Spain about 1,121 mi (or 1,804 km) south-west of Madrid, the country's capital city.

Local time in Masca is now 02:48 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Atlantic / Canary with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 6 airports in the vicinity of Masca, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Spain is Tenerife South Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 39 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Spain is Garajonay National Park in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South. We discovered 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Santiago del Teide, Buenavista del Norte, Garachico, Guia de Isora and Icod de los Vinos. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 43% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

19°C (65 °F)
16°C (62 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Meliá Hacienda del Conde

Address
4,6 mi
Calle Finca s/n, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
38480 Buenavista del Norte
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


El Marqués Palace by Intercorp Hotel Group

Address
4,4 mi
C/ Las Rosas, S/N
38683 Santiago del Teide
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Allegro Isora

Address
5,4 mi
Avda. La Gaviota, 1
38686 guía de isora
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Luz del Mar

Address
5,2 mi
Avda. Sibora n° 10
38470 Los Silos
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Be Live Experience Playa La Arena

Address
5,0 mi
Calle Lajial 4
38683 Puerto Santiago
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Be Live Family Costa los Gigantes

Address
4,9 mi
Calle Juan Manuel Capdevielle, 8
38683 Puerto de Santiago
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Blue Sea Lagos de Cesar

Address
4,8 mi
C/ José Gonzales s/n
38683 Puerto de Santiago
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


La Casona del Patio

Address
1,6 mi
Avenida Iglesia 72
38690 Santiago Teide,Santiago del Teide
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Royal Sun Resort

Address
4,1 mi
C/ Geranio, 16
38683 Santiago del Teide
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Stil Los Gigantes - Adults Only

Address
4,2 mi
Calle Flor de Pascua, 12
38683 Santiago del Teide
Spain

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Beautiful Masca Valley of Tenerife Island

Published: January 29, 2015
Length: 44:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: epSos.de

Free video about Masca mountain village. This free video was created for you by http://epsos.de and can be used for free under the creative commons license with the attribution of epSos.de...


The Road to Masca Village, Tenerife, Spain

Published: December 10, 2013
Length: 36:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Travelling Wizards

It is hard to get to Masca village, but it worth! The village is located in the North-West part of the island. If you come from the South part of Tenerife Island at Santiago del Teide, take...


VOLANDO SOBRE CANARIAS SUBIENDO MASCA DESDE LOS GIGANTES TENERIFE

Published: January 25, 2015
Length: 28:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sacanarias

Vídeo de la serie "Volando sobre Canarias" con imágenes del ascenso por el interior del barranco de Masca desde Los Gigantes, en el municipio de Buenavista en la isla de Tenerife. Música...


RECONOCIMIENTO DEL BARRANCO DE MASCA - BUENAVISTA - TENERIFE HD

Published: December 09, 2012
Length: 05:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sacanarias

VIDEO DEL RECONOCIMIENTO EN VUELO DEL BARRANCO DE MASCA, EN EL TERMINO DE BUENAVISTA DEL NORTE EN TENERIFE, DONDE SE PUEDEN OBSERVAR LAS ESTRIBACIONES ...


Barranco de masca - Senderismo en la isla de Tenerife (Islas Canarias)

Published: June 07, 2014
Length: 38:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Muevetextenerife.com

Muevetextenerife.com Tenerife Barranco de Masca | La ruta del barranco de Masca, en la isla de Tenerife, una de las rutas o senderos más conocidos por nuestros visitantes, tanto es así que...


Masca - uriges Dörfchen auf Teneriffa

Published: July 23, 2008
Length: 42:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SonnigeKanaren

Masca ist ein sehr schönes romantisches Bergdorf auf Teneriffa. Eigentlich für jeden Teneriffabesucher ein MUSS. Aber bitte nur gute Autofahrer wegen der Bergstrasse.


Barranco de Masca Walk - Tenerife

Published: October 25, 2010
Length: 38:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KembleSteve

After booking your return boat trip from above the harbour, take the taxi from Los Gigantes to Masca, at the start of the walk. After 3.5 hours, reach the sea, have a swim then return on the...


The road to Masca

Published: June 23, 2012
Length: 33:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: oswaldtucker

12/06/2012.


Volo d'uccello su Masca a Tenerife

Published: August 13, 2014
Length: 45:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CiaoTenerife

"Ciao Tenerife" esplora volando la natura incontaminata di Masca. Prove tecniche di drone. http://www.ciaotenerife.it.


Road to Masca - Tenerife / Droga do Masca - Teneryfa www.MojeKanary.com

Published: February 11, 2013
Length: 39:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wakacjezagrosze

Road to Masca - Tenerife / Droga do Masca - Teneryfa www.MojeKanary.com Najlepsze wakacyjne oferty - http://www.WakacjeZaGrosze.com Loty za 1zl tylko na - http://www.RyanairDeals.com ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Santiago del Teide

Santiago del Teide is a municipality in the Canary Islands, and part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Its area is 52.21 km², the population is 12,274 (2011). Resort towns in the municipality are Acantilados de Los Gigantes, Puerto de Santiago, Playa de la Arena and Santiago del Teide. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:28|17|N|16|48|W|region:ES_type:city|| |primary |name= }}

Located at 28.2833, -16.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Acantilados de Los Gigantes

Acantilados de Los Gigantes ("Cliffs of the Giants") 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 and represent the highest cliffs of the Canaries. In times of the Guanches they were known as the 'Wall of Hell ".

Located at 28.2964, -16.8558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Tenerife, Geology of Spain, Cliffs of Spain

Macizo de Teno

The Teno massif is one of three volcanic formations that gave rise to Tenerife. It is located in the northwestern part of the island between the towns of Santiago del Teide, Los Silos, Tank and Buenavista del Norte. The volcanic massif, emerged during the last 5 to 7 million years, is furrowed by deep ravines and ends abruptly in the sea, in an area known as Los Gigantes, a series of high cliffs that plummet over the sea.

Located at 28.3, -16.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of the Canary Islands


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Masca, Маска