Los Órganos, Basalt formation in Vallehermoso, Spain.
Los Órganos is a basalt column formation on the northern coast of La Gomera island, rising 800 meters high and stretching 200 meters wide. The pillars formed from cooling lava and create a geometric pattern of hexagonal shapes along the shoreline.
The formation developed millions of years ago through volcanic activity when cooling lava crystallized into hexagonal columns. This geological structure demonstrates the volcanic origins and ongoing natural forces that shaped the island.
The name comes from how the basalt columns resemble the pipes of a church organ rising from the Atlantic. These rock formations dominate the northern coastline and are part of the island's visual identity.
You can only reach the formation by boat tours from Valle Gran Rey or Playa Santiago ports. The best time to visit is during calm weather, as water conditions affect accessibility.
The hexagonal columns formed through a natural crystallization process that also occurs at volcanic sites around the world. This process creates the same geometric precision each time, which is remarkable to observe.
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