Masdache brings together vineyards, volcanic landscapes and rural heritage. The wine-growing area lies between the municipalities of Tías and San Bartolomé; traditional water-collection structures and a festive tradition featuring a special date in July also help shape the area. If you are looking for accommodation in Masdache, start by deciding what matters most to you: would you like to focus mainly on wine-growing, rural history or the fiestas?
Vineyards between lava and wind
The hoyo system is used mainly in the Masdache wine-growing area. Semicircular stone walls protect the vines from the wind. These details give local wine-growing its distinctive character: alongside the cultivation method, wind protection from the stone walls is one of the defining features of this cultural landscape. Masdache extends across lava flows from the volcanic eruptions of 1730 to 1736. This connects the area’s agricultural character with a specific geological history.
Finca Testeina and rural heritage
Masdache is known for famous wineries that have been in operation for several centuries. One notable landmark is Finca Testeina: its manor house also served as a winery. Bodegas Vega de Yuco has launched an enotourism project there, in the protected landscape area of Paisaje Protegido de La Geria. If you plan to visit the finca or a winery, check access arrangements in advance.
The historical references also differ in date: the first documented references to Finca Testeina date back to the 16th century, while the lava flows stem from eruptions between 1730 and 1736. In Masdache, you can therefore encounter both the manor house’s historical connections and a geological landscape shaped at a later date.
Traditional rural architecture includes water-collection structures such as maretas, aljibes and alcogidas. These complement the picture conveyed by the wineries and Finca Testeina: Masdache’s rural heritage encompasses both historic architecture and traditional water-collection structures.
Protected areas and regional orientation
Paisaje Protegido de La Geria is near Masdache. It covers 5,255.4 hectares and has Special Protection Area (ZEPA) status. Parque Natural de los Volcanes is also close to the village. The Paisaje Protegido road network includes the LZ-58 road between Masdache and La Vegueta. The protected areas and this named road link provide a regional context for finding your way around the village.
Fiestas de Nuestra Señora de la Magdalena
The Fiestas de Nuestra Señora de la Magdalena are celebrated in Masdache in July, with the feast day on 22 July. The celebrations include the Romería homenaje al labrador de Masdache, held in honour of the local farmer. Participants portray a return from working in the fields, accompanied by agricultural tools and animals. In this way, the festive tradition is connected to the village’s agricultural character.
At the romería, people share homemade bread baked in a traditional oven, caldo de millo, papas arrugadas with cheese and freshly picked grapes. The food and portrayal of fieldwork offer a different focus from the historic buildings or protected landscape: here, community celebrations and agricultural traditions take centre stage. If you would like to plan your trip around the fiestas, check the dates before making arrangements.
Discover more destinations: La Asomada, Puerto Del Carmen, Macher, Conil.
For the overview of the wider area: Tías.
