Masca Valley Buggy Tour: Guided Off-Road Adventure from Costa Adeje
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to walk short uneven sections and climb low stone steps.
Overview
Leave the coast behind and drive into Tenerife’s raw interior on a small-group buggy tour to Masca Valley. Expect serpentine roads, cliff-top viewpoints, a stop at the historic Pirate Village and hands-on geology lessons from an experienced guide.
Masca Valley Buggy Tour: Guided Off-Road Adventure from Costa Adeje
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The buggy hums at the edge of the cliff, engine a steady heartbeat beneath the volcanic sky. Dust rises in a ribbon as the convoy peels away from the refinery-slick resorts of Costa Adeje and climbs into a different Tenerife — one of jagged ridgelines, deep ravines and terraces clinging like old lace to the mountain. By the time the Guia de Isora office fades behind you, the road has narrowed, hairpins multiply, and the island’s geology begins to speak: basalt bedrock sliced by time, cooled lava layered with windblown soils and rains that have carved the Teno massif into dramatic gullies.
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Adventure Tips
Bring sun protection
Southern Tenerife is sunny year-round; wide-brim hat, SPF and sunglasses are essential for exposed viewpoints.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Short walks and rocky viewpoints require grippy, protective footwear — not sandals.
Driver requirements
The main driver must be over 21 with a valid driving licence; passengers do not need one.
Motion-sickness prep
Roads are steep and twisty; take antiemetic medication beforehand if you get car sick.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Canary Island lizard (Gallotia galloti)
- Seabirds such as kestrels and shearwater sightings off coastal cliffs
History
Masca has a long history as a remote settlement and was intermittently used as a hideout by smugglers and seafarers in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Conservation
The Teno massif’s soils are thin and erosion-prone; stick to designated routes, support local guides who follow low-impact practices, and avoid leaving litter.
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Recommended Gear
Closed-toe trail shoes
Provides traction and protects feet for short walks and rocky viewpoints.
Sunglasses and SPF
Protects against strong sun and reflective glare on exposed ridgelines.
summer specific
Light windproof jacket
Wind chill at higher elevations can be significant even on clear days.
winter specific
Small daypack with water
Keeps essentials handy — water, snacks, camera and a map.