The columns that look like giants
A natural wall of hexagonal basalt columns, 7–14 m high and 1–1.5 m wide, stretched for more than 1 km along a quiet road on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Formed by the sudden cooling of lava flows upon contact with the sea, these formations look like the work of artisans… but they are pure fire and rock. Visit them near the church (Rauðamelskirkja): the contrast between the countryside and the geology is striking, and the pedestrian path invites you to walk at the foot of the “wall.” Excellent photo opportunities at sunset.