📜 Mountaintop site on La Palma, home to ancient Benehoaritas ruins and a world-renowned astronomical observatory.
🔍 Features prehistoric settlements, cave dwellings, rock carvings, and some of the world's most powerful telescopes, including Gran Telescopio Canarias, making it a prime stargazing location.
🔭 Gaze at stars from one of the best spots in the Northern Hemisphere
🏛️ Explore ancient Benehoaritas culture with ruins, cave dwellings, and rock carvings
🚶 Enjoy a good hike with scenic views
☀️ Observe solar phenomena during the day
⛰️ Stunning panoramic views of the caldera and sea of clouds
🔬 See world's largest single-aperture telescope and visit a significant research center
🚫 Observatory off-limits at night for non-astronomers
🚌 No public transport, car rental recommended
🎟️ Guided tours require advance booking
💰 Visitor center 15 EUR. Observatory tours require advance booking.
🕒 Daytime access to platforms. Visitor center daily 10:00-16:30 (summer until 17:30). Observatory tours typically on Tuesdays.
🚗 Drive on LP-4 to LP-403 for observation points
💡 Book guided tours in advance via fundacionstarlight.org.
🤫 Maintain silence and avoid bright lights to minimize light pollution
🗑️ Respect nature: no littering, feeding animals, or collecting plants/stones
👀 Platforms are freely accessible during the day
🅿️ Parking available.
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