Under the stars · LA PALMA STARGAZING
A shortlist for one clear night: 4 la palma stargazing tours worth the money, each with its price, what travellers said and the one thing to know before you go.
Ride from Fuencaliente, Los Cancajos, Santa Cruz de La Palma, or Los Llanos to Roque de los Muchachos, 2,426 metres above sea level. Learn about the observatories, watch sunset with a glass of wine, then use a telescope to see stars, planets, galaxies, and nebulae with a guide such as Stefanie.
“The star gazing was really enjoyable, guide was absolutely excellent”
Meet guides María José or Nicolás under La Palma’s dark sky for a 1.5-hour tour of constellations, satellites, planets, nebulae, and galaxies. You’ll use a laser, binoculars, and an adjustable telescope in a small group of 10 to 15 people. The meeting point and start time change with the weather.
“It was a great experience. Our guide Nicolas was very knowledgeable and really good storyteller. I recommend this activity to anyone visiting La Palma.”
Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Roque de Los Muchachos, 1,300 meters above sea level, and spend 90 minutes viewing planets, nebulae, star groups, and the moon through supplied telescopes. Guides such as Angelo and Antonio explain astronomy in plain language. Bring a car, warm layers, food, and drinks.
“Great tour. Antonio was very knowledgeable and the telescope views they showed were fabulous. I would recommend wearing more layers than you think you need (it was very cold even with coats/hats). I also recommend going up to see the sunset at the very top of Roques de Los muchachos before the tour starts.”
Meet Angelo at 7 pm for a 90-minute private stargazing session at Roque de los Muchachos, more than 2,400 meters above La Palma. Use a powerful telescope to view stars, planets, and other celestial objects while learning about constellations, equipment, and the night sky in English.
“We had a great tour with Angelo, who was very knowledgeable and introduced us in the world of astronomy. Being able to see stars and olanetes through a telescope was an amazing experience. Recommended!”
Pick a sky: desert, volcano, dome or reserve.
