Masca, Tenerife | The Forgotten Village | The Unbelievable Road to Get There!
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
- We headed off to one of the most dramatic spots on the island of Tenerife; Masca.
Until 1991, there was no road to Masca, and it’s very clear why- it is a seriously inaccessible part of the island. The stunning road to get there has hairpin bend after hairpin bend, and Masca, with its 80 inhabitants, sits onto of a cliff.
This was the spot of the Guanches; a race of people who inhabited the Canary Islands from about 200BC, all the way through to the Spanish conquest in 1496.
Originally discovered by French explorer Jean de Béthencourt in around 1410, the Guanches were very tall, white, with blonde hair and blue eyes- and they never progressed beyond the stone age due to their remote location.
No one knows for sure how or why they were there, but they live, completely cut off from the rest of the world, for around 1,000 years before the Europeans came.
Masca is accessible by car and motorbike, but there are limited parking spaces, so if coming by car, it may be worth coming before 10am, or after 6pm. Although parking is free!
The roads in Tenerife are genuinely some of the best driving and riding roads I’ve seen- beautifully maintained, largely empty and stunning views.
Tenerife is a real motorcycling hotspot- there are a huge amount of bikers in Tenerife. From gross of Harley Davidson riders, to sports biker riders and everything in-between- Tenerife is one of the best motorcycling destinations I've ever been to!
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Gear for the Day:
- Rev’It Worker Overshirt (a great, lightweight motorbike jacket)
- Hood Jeans SK11 (AAA rated biking jeans- the highest rating available)
- TCX X-Blend Boots (brilliant value and good protection)
- Racer Gloves Ronin (the coolest biking gloves I own)
- DMD Seventy Five Helmet (very good for warm weather riding!)
Timeline:
0:00 - 1:33: Intro
1:34 - 2:53: Gear for the Day
2:54 - 3:49: Ride to Cherfe View Point
3:50 - 6:19: Cherfe
6:20 - 11:07: Ride to Masca
11:08 - 19:30: Masca
19:31 - 20:17: Ride to Santiago del Teide
20:18 - 21:31: Wrap Up and a Drink
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Locations:
Masca, Tenerife
El Teide lookout spot: 15 minutes before Masca, just after the town of Santiago del Teide
Drinks at the end: Restaurante El Patio, Santiago del Teide
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Filming and editing: @monikameraki (Instagram)
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Music:
Summer Forever: Sum Wave
Coney Island Memories: Luella Gren
Coconut Island: Heyday Highway
In the Moment: Isobelle Walton
La Boqueria: Louis Nichols
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Tenerife is an amazing place,there is so much more to it than the holiday resorts in the South .It truly is a paradise .
Love riding in the Canaries me! If you get a chance to take the ferry to Gran Canaria the riding in the canyons in the middle of the island are stunning (think Grand Canyon) - completely different to Tenerife.....loving the vids Freddie and Monica, keep 'em coming!
Good to see you’ve got sucked into this channel as well Andy 👍
Really appreciate it, and 100% we'll go over to GC- I didn't know it'd be so different!
Good to see you are also enjoying this channel Andy, we came in as they were towing their bike behind a Fiat 500 from England. On their previous vid I mentioned about Gran Canaria, probably some of the most spectacular riding anywhere! GC200 West cost road 😍😍
Good to see you’re enjoying the vids TMF! Perhaps you and Richy V should visit Freddie and Monica and do a vlog.
GC 200 is also a good gran Canaria ride
This is the first trip I did with my partner, now mother of my daughter, 5 years ago. We had lunch in that restaurant actually. Sweet memories came back while watching the video. Cheers
I went to that village when the road opened in 91 . There is a path down to the sea where the villagers used to have contact with the rest of Tenerife. I was told it was an old pirate village, the only way in and out was that well trodden path . There is a strange eerie silence in the whole valley there from what I remember. It all looks as beautiful as ever. Thank you for taking us with you .
Oh wow!!! I'm saving this comment Gus, and I will walk this path and record it. Thanks you!
@@FreddieDobbs Not sure if paths open at moment ,we went 2019 and path to sea was closed off
I've been to Tenerife many times but you are showing me places I didn't no exist thanks for bringing us this content
Freddie, you two make a great team. Monica's amazing filming and your enthusiasm and stories make such an interesting vlog
Thanks Linda!🙂
Thank you guys for showing our beautiful land to the world ☺️
Just a correction there. Teide is 3715mt. Highest “mountain” in Spain and one of Europe’s highest volcanos.
Keep the good work and maybe we’ll see each other on the road!
And may I also add, this is so much more than a motorbike blog!
That's why I like these videos.....I am not a biker but a bit of history ,scenery .....great job..,..
Great vid again. Well edited and I must admit, it looks lovely. Keep ‘em coming Freddie & Monika
Great filming, what a beautiful place. Thanks you two.
Just brilliant Freddie and Monika! Thank you!
Amazing video as always, breathtaking scenery, thanks Freddie and Monica.
Fabulous content and such amazing photography...oh and scenery! Keep 'em coming. Well done freddie and Monica.
Loving your videos with all the history you are sharing. It’s a great channel to watch. Thank you.
Keep up the great work.
Although I've never been to Tenerife, it looks like you've picked a stunning place to relocate to. Great video....and history lesson👍. Have fun you two. 👍
Another fantastic film guys. Well done capturing the fantastic scenery and amazing roads. Can’t wait for the next instalment.
Really interesting and absolutely stunning, Freddie! Great photography and editing, Monica! Well done, folks.
Hiya guys!! Thank you so much for putting your time out to make these amazing videos for us its almost like we are out there with you 👍 keep up the good work guy's look forward to the next one ride safe 👍 👍 👍
Love your continued enthusiasm for life and everything, enjoy your stay and hope to see many more videos.
Great filming. Love your enthusiasm and interest in history.
Back in the 70 s when I started learning Spanish we had a Spanish assistant from Tenerife. He spoke of these blond blue eyed people as the original inhabitants. When I first went to Tenerife in 1989 I was shocked too find only tourists and Mediterranean people. So good to hear this again.
As you drive along some of these houses remind me of South America. Amazing.
Thanks for sharing your first real ride in Tenerife with us.
Freddie and Monika never disappoint. I find myself living adventure vicariously through you :) Well done as always.
Another great one Freddie, just great to watch, keep em coming
I seriously enjoyed this video and the facts about Tenerife. The presentation, music and video is on point. I could watch more content like this all the time. Very entertaining. 🤘🏼🤓
I live in Tenerife for 2 years now and saw your videos on youtube this week and absolutely love them. Its such a joy to watch them. Cant wait to see the next. X
what a beautiful place , some stunning scenery
Brilliant Freddie and Monica, you’ve seen more of Tenerife in a week than some people see in years of going, somehow when travelling on a motorcycle it makes us feel like a local rather than a tourist. These vlogs are definitely re lighting our travel bug 👍
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks Freddie and Monica
Another fantastic video of your epic journey Freddie & Monica 👏👏 today Tenerife - tomorrow the world !! Looking forward to the next instalment 🏍👍😎
Well done Freddie, as eloquent as ever. I really enjoyed that and I'm just about to watch it again 😎
Thanks!🙂
Nice presentation Freddie and Monica,beautiful island enjoy your adventure!
What a great video, some stunning views!!
Love how enthusiastic you are Freddie!!
Awesome camera skills from Monika.
Keep these great videos coming you pair!!
Thanks Darren!🙂
Freddie, Monica, your new stomping ground is absolutely beautiful ! Enjoy every day ! Amazing , Freddie you are correct, breathtaking views.
Stunning scenery. Beautiful tene, enjoy!
Love Tenerife, Love Masca! And really interesting videos on your channel, thanks for them!
Well done to you guys again.
Love the roads and want to take by bike over there now. 👌 Can't wait for the next installment of biking heaven and stunning scenery.
Thanks David!
Started following you both about 2 months ago I’ve got to say your energy and enthusiasm is wonderful Freddie, I wish you much love and happiness and great success with your YT channel, thanks for keeping us folk here in the wet crappy damp grey UK entertained, take care and stay safe 😎🇬🇧💞 both of you
That means a lot, thanks very much Jason!🙂
I’m from Tenerife and I love your videos mate! Keep creating content like this 👌🏻👌🏻
Mate this video is so sick. A real adventure! Thanks for sharing
Astonishing views and awesome editing. I like how Freddie also tells interesting stories about the places you visit!
Thank you!🙂
Love your enthusiasm both of you great watching !
Fascinating history. Stunning views and topography. Beautifully shot and presented. Really liked the shadow shot on the bike revealing Monika's presence of sorts. Guys I love your music selections, some serious gems even on the trip down in part 1 and part 2. I like the regular car references too, the 80's Mercedes, the Toyota Land Cruiser, the Nissan Patrol, the Renault 5, the Citroen Van etc. This video was very enjoyable...thanks for taking us along. 😎
Thank you for making this video, my wife and I recently visited Tenerife and we rode this route because of you. It really is as stunning as it looks here. 👍😎
The video work is ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Your conversation is second to none. I especially enjoy that you're not riding a gargantuan GS1200 or the like. And you're doing it two-up. Brilliant.
Thanks so much Kyle!🙂
I'm from Tenerife. I found the video of La Laguna and I started to watch all of your videos here. I really appreciate how you explain everything. I'm in love with English, so listening to you talking about my island is wonderful. I hope you are having a good time here!!
Always waiting in anticipation to watch your videos, amazing blend of different landscapes, bikers heaven,!!!!!! Great to see so many bikes, as I expected to more maxi scooters etc stay safe the two of you, looking forward to your next outing
Good to see you guys out there exploring an island I have never visited. LovIng it 😍
So very enjoyable to watch you both on your adventures, beautiful place, beautiful weather can't be bad.
Another fun and informative video! As someone who spends most of his day behind a desk and yearning to reclaim the motorbikes I sold 30 years ago, I enjoy and am inspired by your and Monika’s travels and lifestyle. I hope to pursue the same before Father Time catches up to me. Keep them coming!
Thanks so much Marc!
Absolutely loved it, more please!!
Absolutely fascinating. Great video guys. I for one would love a little video about the vehicles you find there that haven’t rusted away!
I'm delighted you said that Steven, because the vehicles of Tenerife will be a regular feature (I freak out about them every day|!!😆)
Freddie and Monica , so happy to see another one of your very cheerful videos
Just stumbled across your vids after watching TMF. Really interesting content at a good pace. Looking forward to watching more.👍
Lovely day out there, with spectacular views!
Living the dream Freddie and Monica ⭐️
Love them gloves!
Thanks Steve!
Lovely. Pleasant to watch, stylish and laid back, which is what we want….
Well done Monica, superb camera work. Tenerife looks absolutely superb. Oh, keep up the commentary Freddie😎 keep safe 🏍
Another awesome inspirational video, very interesting story about the stone age tall folk 😀 you don't get any of that on other youtube motorcycling video's. The scenery looks breath taking and the cinematography and music are fantastic. Top job Monika. Look forward to seeing more content from Tenerife.
Thanks very much Andrew, I'm delighted you enjoyed it- and found the history element interesting!🙂
I live 5km away from you , been here for 18 years, enjoyed the video very much, lovely style....look forward to the next one.
Just subscribed, you take me back to holidays in Tenerife, before covid -19 and to happier times. You are great medicine for those who have suffered in the pandemic.
Good video, thanks for letting me see 👀your time and adventures 😀
Fredster, your presenting skills are improving and the video editing was spot on too! Looks like you guys had a great time. Keep it up.
Really appreciate it, thank you!
Another great vid. Volcanic landscapes certainly take some beating.
I love your videos man. wonderful riding as well as some nice information too
That was fascinating, what a beautiful island 🏝️
Freddie & Monica wow absolutely stunning and the roads so quite and the place so clean no empty pop cans strewn all over the place look forward to next episode stay safe you two.
Thanks David, and exactly my thoughts- I don't know why the UK roads are so filthy compared to most other European locations!
I like, your videos, Soon travelling Tenerife.
Tenerife on my wish list.... videos are fab, well thought out, entertaining, i've recommended so many people to watch your stuff. Am just starting my own you tube journey, Loving it all, keep up the good work.
As always a good video, It honors you and a Spaniard thanks you for doing a little research on the history of the Canary Islands. A small detail that I have to correct for you Teide measures 3718 meters.
Great video, loved hearing the history. Going to Masca in a few weeks, can’t wait. Sun ☀️ 🙏
Your channel just popped up for me to check out. The CZcams algorithm is obviously working as your content is amazing and the style you do it in is beautiful. You’ve got me thinking of an epic road trip now 😀. All the best and you’ve another sub from me.
SO many more to come, be care on those twisties! Love it and what could be better than a cold Fanta on the way back to the aprtment...SO fallllippin jealous!!!!!
Hi Freddie I started watching your vlogs on Sunday 24/10 and have watched all eps up to this one so far and love it. What a journey from the uk. I know this as I have lived in Australia since 2007 originally from Scotland. Just to let you know you have another subscriber today.
Thanks for the video. It was so interesting.
Went through those roads in a coach and its not for the faint hatred i can tell you, But it is stunning and fascinating at the same time.
Fab scenery thanks to you both 😀
"Toyota wheel arches and everything!" Excellent.
Great video, really enjoyed it!
Just watching this now.. Tenerife is high on my list of places to visit now 👌🏼
Great vid Freddie. Wish I was out living in Tenerife as you are ! The Dragon Tree is a good place to visit when you are there.
You are just awesome man!!! I love the way you explain man!!
Delighted you enjoyed it, thanks Mohd!🙂🤜🏼🤛🏼
Freddie Dobbs you welcome!!
Great video, it is a fun journey on the bus!
Dramatic scenery. I had never even heard of Masca. I can see why you wanted to try living in Tenerife. Great video.
Just awesome looking roads and vistas Hasta la proxima ambos : )
Hi Freddie. I've just discovered your channel and i love your videos. High quality ones! And as others have said, i appreciate that you show our islands in a very respectful and different point of view from the usual beach and sun tourism. Just a botanical note. The plant you showed is not Aloe vera, it's Agave americana, an invasive plant introduced from central America centuries ago, as well as the prickly pear plants (i think this is the word in english) you can see over all the landscape.
See u in the road! ✌🏼
That Toyota van was stunning
Great advert for Tenerife and another great soundtrack, Monika
Lovely place. It reminds me of Hawaii. We were in Masca on the 20th of October 2021. Not too busy, but definitely more people than when Monica and you were there.
I'm binge watching these Tenerife jaunts!
Great vid - love the genuine enthusiasm. Teide is over 3700m high, though.
Great start to your change of life, excellent very jealous, ha ha keep it up, Fantastic !!!
Grreat to see somewhere off the beaten track in a far away place. That's what riding two wheels is all about. I have aspirations to explore afar by two wheels one day also. Great simple and informative videos Freddie and great camera work editing Monica!
Thanks so much James, really glad you enjoyed it!🙂
Loving your video's guys.
Enthusiastic amazement with life 😃 Fun to watch 👍
Ah this takes me back to when I visited Masca this year! The place is absolutely stunning. Driving there by car was a bit more tricky however :P. Great video!
Fabulous vlog! Great music used.
Great vlog, looks lovely there 🍻
A lovely way to end the day here in a wet and windy UK! You timed your departure perfectly!! 😂 Looks absolutely stunning guys. Think the mountain/volcano you point out is over 12,000ft so even higher than you said! Ride safe…👍🏻👌🏻😎
I've just checked and you're absolutely right- 3,700meters! Ahhh yes- the road is 2.4km high, but I didn't realise the peak was that much higher!
Im from Tenerife. Love your videos!