LOS ORGANOS NATURAL MONUMENT - A Canary Islands All Inclusive

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LOS ORGANOS NATURAL MONUMENT
A Canary Islands All Inclusive
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When La Gomera met the Atlantic, nature created a
grand pipe organ and held a celebration. As the
harmonious symphony played all night, so too did
the sea waves swayed to the melody. Of course,
thats not how Los Organos Natural Monument came
to be, but it does seem like it. Geologic
formations abound in the Canaries, but none is as
unique. How can something so out of this world be
born from volcanic activity and erosion?
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The Birth of the Volcanic Pipe Organ
Mother nature is an unassuming architect, but she
likes to take her precious time when creating.
Unlike human-made structures, she doesnt put
together materials. Instead, she uses natural
phenomena to shape, form and build. And create
she does when she wants to. No notice, no
permits. The birth of the Canary Islands started
millions and millions of years ago. No land was
in this part of the Atlantic yet. All there was
then was the vast sea. On the surface, it is not
unlike what people see today in the middle of the
vast ocean. But deep beneath the bedrock, the
pressure kept mounting and finally led to a
series of violent underwater eruptions. These
submarine volcanic activities resulted in the
formation of the archipelago. Subsequent
eruptions from the land volcanoes then further
molded and shaped the landscape.
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The Birth of the Volcanic Pipe Organ
Due north of the island now known as La Gomera, a
cluster of columns face the Atlantic. These are
no ordinary cliffs, though. Made of cooled and
hardened basaltic magma which remained inside the
cone, this is where mother nature decided to
build a masterpiece. Lava flows and erosion
formed the Los Organos Natural Monument, a
vertical wall resembling a pipe organ that seems
to rise out of the sea.
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Why Visit the Los Organos Natural Monument
The marvelous Los Organos Natural Monument is on
a cliff in Vallehermoso, north of La Gomera.
There, it is out in the open, yet hidden from the
rest of the island. And it continues to brave the
high north wind and rough Atlantic waves as it
had for millions of years. Some parts have broken
away in time, but it remains as magnificent as
ever. The many pillars carved into the coastline
gave it the name Los Organos or Pipe Organ. While
most of its 800m length is underwater, its 80m
high and 175m-wide crown are visible. The
uniqueness and beauty of the formation are so
impressive that people go on boat trips to see
it. It is without a doubt one of the most
breathtaking basalt formation in the Canaries.
Perhaps even beyond, based on how overwhelmed
tourists are at the very sight of it. Something
this remarkable unquestionably deserves a spot on
everyones bucket list.
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Excursion to Los Organos
Valle Gran Rey hosts an array of excursion
companies that offer Los Organos Natural Monument
trip. Some may have a nicer or faster boat, but
all are unquestionably fit to take on the
Atlantic. For those who prefer a private tour,
there are charter boats for hire as well.
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Excursiones Tina
Holding sangria with one hand and tapas with the
other, feast on the La Gomera coastline in a
luxurious white yacht. Sounds like a dream, but
thats the Excursiones Tinas three-hour Los
Organos experience. Aside from the cruise itself,
modern comforts include three bathrooms, a bar,
sun decks, and shaded decks too. Whats more,
they only board a maximum of 58 passengers to
make sure everyone has enough space to enjoy.
Thats comfort, convenience, and fun all in one
boat. Their trip to the natural pipe organ is
every Wednesday at 0230 pm. They also offer
whale and dolphin watching with other activities
several times a week.
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Speedy Adventure
Speedy Adventure is a sister company of
Excursiones Tina. Unlike Tina, though, they use a
speedboat to cut down the travel time. Instead of
three to four hours, the Los Organos Natural
Monument excursion takes two hours. Hence, it is
the perfect tour for guest pressed with
time. The Speedy trip is a quick cruise with a
small group. And, because the boat is also rather
tiny, it can get very close to the rock
formation, far closer than any yachts that other
companies use. At the moment, they have four Los
Organos trip a week. During Mondays, Tuesdays
Fridays, they leave at 9.00 am, and on Sundays at
11.00 am.
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Excursiones Yani
Los Organos Natural Monument is a visual treat.
But beneath the seas, there is a hidden world. It
remains hidden from plain sight unless one gets
onboard the glass-bottom yacht of Excursiones
Yani. Among its amenities are a sun and shaded
deck. At only 35 including snacks and drinks,
that is a bargain. The yacht departs at 230 pm
from Valle Gran Rey to Los Organos on Tuesdays.
They also offer whale and dolphin search almost
every day too.
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Dining Options
Excursions to Los Organos via Tina and Yani
includes food and drinks on board. However, for
the Speedy tour, guests must bring their own. For
those who prefer a full meal, there are plenty of
great restaurants near the port.
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How to Get There
As Los Organos Natural Monument can only be
viewed from the sea, joining a boat excursion is
a must. At the moment, the sole pickup point of
these journeys is Vueltas in the port of Valle
Gran Rey. For those who are visiting from other
towns, they can hire a charter boat. From San
Sebastián to Valle Gran Rey, tourists take bus
line 1 which is available every day. The bus
departs San Sebastián at 1030, 1200, 1530,
1830, and 2030 on weekdays. During Saturdays
1030, 1200, 1530, 1830, and 2130. On Sundays
and holidays, 1030 and 21.45.
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The Grand Finale
Cruises are extremely popular in La Gomera as its
coasts are of exceptional beauty. The vistas of
the valleys, towering cliffs, and secluded coves
are astonishing. Its true when they say save
the best for last though, as nothing compares to
the grand finale that is Los Organos. In fact,
most, if not all, sightseers join the boat trips
to see the volcanic pipe organ. The Los Organos
Natural Monument has been wowing for years now,
but it has been around for millions more. Its
splendor has endured the wrath of both land and
sea, but it might not do so forever, so why wait?
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