When the night reveals the universe

When the sun sets, the outdoor experience doesn’t end – it simply takes on a new dimension. The Canary Islands are considered one of the world’s best destinations for stargazing thanks to the Ley del Cielo, a special law that has protected the archipelago from light, air and radio pollution since 1988, even regulating flight paths. This exceptional clarity has enabled several islands to obtain the prestigious international Starlight certifications. On La Palma, the route to Roque de los Muchachos climbs to an altitude of over 2,400 metres, where the Galileo National Telescope is situated and where, in places such as Llanos del Jable, on the clearest nights it is possible to see the Andromeda Galaxy with the naked eye. In Tenerife, within the Teide National Park, the sunset bathes the volcanic landscape in warm hues before giving way to an extraordinarily clear starry sky, to be explored alongside specialist guides. Fuerteventura and El Hierro, on the other hand, offer more intimate vantage points, such as the Sicasumbre viewpoint, equipped with information panels to help you find your way among the constellations, and the Mirador Astronómico de Malpaso, where the boundary between the ocean horizon and the night sky seems almost to dissolve.