Acantilados de Los Gigantes, Volcanic cliffs in western Tenerife, Spain.
Acantilados de Los Gigantes are basalt cliff walls along the western coast of Tenerife that rise steeply from the Atlantic Ocean. This formation resulted from massive lava flows and displays sharp, vertical structures that tower hundreds of meters above the sea.
The cliff walls formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity that shaped Tenerife's landscape. Later, the indigenous Guanche people named the site and viewed these walls as the boundary of their known world.
The towering dark walls define the western coastline and serve as a landmark that connects local people and visitors to this region. This geological formation has shaped how the settlement of Los Gigantes developed and how residents relate to the ocean.
Visitors reach the cliffs best from Los Gigantes, where regular boat tours depart to experience the rocks from the water. The best time to visit is during calm seas and clear visibility, with early mornings often providing the best conditions.
Beneath the water surface hide black coral trees and calcified algae in depths of only about 30 meters. This marine environment makes the region a place where land and sea meet in an unusual way.
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