Los Órganos

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Los Órganos, Basalt formation in Vallehermoso, Spain.

The vertical columns of Los Órganos extend 800 meters high and 200 meters wide along the northern coast of La Gomera island.

The formation emerged through volcanic processes millions of years ago when cooling lava crystallized into hexagonal pillars along the coastline.

The name Los Órganos derives from the resemblance of the basalt columns to the pipes of a church organ rising from the Atlantic Ocean.

Visitors can only access the formation by boat tours departing from Valle Gran Rey or Playa Santiago ports on the island of La Gomera.

The marine environment surrounding the basalt cliffs contains numerous species that thrive in the nutrient-rich waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Location: Vallehermoso

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 28.21650,-17.27601

Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:00

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