Roque de Agando

Roque de Agando is a volcanic rock formation on La Gomera that rises around 1250 meters above sea level. Its southern face displays steep grey basalt walls with a dramatic vertical appearance.

This rock formation was created thousands of years ago through volcanic activity. The Guanche people, the island's original inhabitants, later used the site for religious purposes before European settlers arrived.

This rock formation has served as a natural landmark and reference point for the island's residents for centuries. People on La Gomera recognize it as a defining feature of their home landscape.

The site is reachable on foot from San Sebastian de La Gomera, following the main road toward Garajonay. You should wear good shoes and bring water, as the walk passes through hilly, sometimes rocky terrain in dry conditions.

The rock owes its distinctive shape to selective erosion, where surrounding stone gradually wore away while the resistant volcanic core remained standing. This geological process makes it a rare example of how nature can sculpt such striking stone formations.

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province

Elevation above the sea: 1,251 m

GPS coordinates: 28.10529,-17.21373

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45