Gran Canaria: Exclusive Stargazing Experience Since 1995

We are local astronomers, born and living in the mountains of the island. We'll show you the stars from vantage points where we grew up, far from light pollution, and take you on a journey through the stars, just as the ancient inhabitants of Gran Canaria observed them. An exciting journey through the stars, planets, star clusters, nebulae, bright galaxies, and the Moon. An authentic, educational, and sustainable experience under one of the best skies in Europe, led by instructors.

In 2021, we received the STARLIGHT Award in Astrotourism and Business Development linked to the protection of the night sky from the StarLight Foundation of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC).

We start after sunset, when the sky begins to fill with stars. Our meeting point will be in the higher part of Gran Canaria, near Llanos de la Pez. Guests will be informed of the exact location, as it may vary depending on weather conditions. Our observation points are dynamic, from selected outdoor vantage points, prioritizing the quality of the sky and the best viewing conditions. To participate, you must have your own vehicle, which will give you total autonomy. You can ask us about transfer options by taxi or bus.

The magic begins with the first stars. We'll take a visual sightseeing tour with a powerful astro laser, highlighting the sky of Gran Canaria, showing and identifying the constellations and bright stars, and interpreting them as the ancient inhabitants of Gran Canaria did from our Sacred Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll learn in an educational way how to locate Polaris and understand the changes in the sky. We'll talk about meteor showers, comets, and eclipses. We'll talk about how stars are born and die, observe our galaxy, the Milky Way, and answer any questions or concerns about the universe.

We then embark on a spectacular sightseeing tour with the telescopes to observe the main celestial objects visible at that time, documenting each one of them. Not only will you see the generic objects of non-specialized Astro Tours, but our astronomer will also show you objects reserved for experienced observers that are truly spectacular and of great scientific value.

At the end, we'll give you a gift and take a photo of each family using advanced astrophotography techniques and a professional camera. An unforgettable souvenir to last a lifetime, featuring the stars of Gran Canaria. We'll send the high-resolution image by email a few days after the activity.

Our Astro Tours last for 2 full hours. As the tour takes place at high altitude, warm clothing is essential, even in the summer season. If you need extra clothing or a chair, you can request it at no additional cost. We will do our best to ensure that you enjoy our stars in comfort.

Depending on the season and the night, the visibility of the Moon or planets will vary.