The houses in Masca are perched on mountain ridges. They occupy almost every suitable spot, reaching right up to the edge of the abyss. The Cerfe viewpoint offers a beautiful panoramic view of the village.

Masca has always been far from civilization—electricity was installed only recently, and the roads that pass through it are dusty dirt roads. The Guanche Road, connecting Masca and the neighboring village of Santiago del Teide, remained the only means of communication with the outside world for many years. It is precisely because of its remoteness that the village has been preserved in its original form.

Although the village is small, it boasts various attractions, such as a tiny 18th-century church and the Casa Avinculados in Caserio de Piedra. One of the houses in the village also houses a museum and craft center. Masca is a true gem of the Teno Rural Park thanks to its traditional Canarian architectural elements—wood, brickwork, conceptual simplicity, and complete harmony with the surrounding environment.

Not far from the village, an interesting site with rock carvings was discovered in an indigenous sanctuary. According to legend, due to its remoteness and seclusion, this location was a favorite hiding place for pirates marauding on the island.