North West Tenerife Secrets: Masca, Teno Park & Icod Day Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, sometimes uneven walks of 15–45 minutes at stops.
Overview
Spend a day tracing Tenerife's volcanic northwest: white mountain villages, an ancient dragon tree, volcanic pools and the dramatic gorges of Teno. This eight-hour coach tour mixes short walks with local tastings and panoramic stops—perfect for travelers who want a compact, sensory primer on the island's wild side.
North West Tenerife Secrets: Masca, Teno Park & Icod Day Tour
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You step onto the coach in the cool shadow of the island's spine and the driver pulls you toward a coastline that keeps changing its mind—black lava cliffs one minute, swallowed-in coves the next. For eight hours the northwest of Tenerife unfolds like a geological field guide: villages clinging to ridgelines, terraces cut into volcanic slopes, and a sea that keeps pushing light up into the valleys.
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Adventure Tips
Sturdy footwear
Wear closed-toe shoes with grip for cobbled streets and sharp lava rock at viewpoints and pools.
Sun and wind protection
Bring sunscreen, a hat and a light wind shell—exposure changes quickly between coast and ridge.
Motion-sickness prep
Roads to Masca and through Teno are winding—take anti-nausea medication if you’re susceptible.
Cash for markets
Bring small bills for local tastings and crafts; some rural vendors don’t accept cards.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Canary Islands chaffinch
- Lizards and endemic beetles in volcanic scrub
History
The northwest preserves traces of Tenerife's volcanic past—1706 lava flows reshaped coastal towns and the isolated valleys helped sustain older farming practices.
Conservation
Teno Rural Park is a protected area; visitors are asked to stick to paths, avoid disturbing terraces and support local producers to reduce the area's carbon footprint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Closed-toe hiking shoes
Protects feet on lava rock, cobbles and farm tracks.
Light wind shell
Higher elevations can be windy and cooler than the coast.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during walks and between tasting stops.
summer specific
Camera or phone with spare battery
Capture sweeping viewpoints and the ancient dragon tree.