Masca Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Masca
The Masca Gorge is a canyon running from Masca until the coast, and albeit a strenuous 3-hour walk either way. Masca was a Guanche settlement before the Spanish conquest of 1496. There is a popular myth that Masca used to be a pirate hideout, but there is no evidence for the claim although it certainly helps to draw tourists to the village. Until the 1980s, Masca was informally called thelost villagebecause it lacked road access and could only be reached by horse, donkey, or by foot. This isolation allowed Masca to preserve much of its authenticity. The village is quite overrun by tourists with cheap vendors and touts around. And while the gorge and serpentine road are impressive, it is questionable whether the trip is worth it, especially since the gorge and hike itself is permitted only
Top Attractions in Masca
Explore the best things to see and do in Masca:
- ★Chapel
- ★Masca Gorge
- ★Masca Gorge viewpoint
- ★Masca square
- ★Masca viewpoint
Where to Stay in Masca
- 🏨Zona de Acampada de Los Pedregales
Masca Travel Guide Sections
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