Free cancellation
Stargazing Night in the Tabernas Desert
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Under the expansive sky of the Tabernas Desert, a unique stargazing experience awaits. Guided by a certified astronomy expert, participants will explore the night sky through a powerful 305 mm telescope and an smart Telescope, identifying constellations and learning about celestial bodies. Discover the mythology behind legendary figures like Hercules and Andromeda, while gaining insights into the cosmos and our place within it. This two-hour journey not only offers a chance to observe planets and distant stars but also includes a memorable group photo against a stunning celestial backdrop, capturing the essence of this extraordinary night.
Inclusions
What's included
- Astronomical monitor certified by the Starlight Foundation of the Canary Islands Astrophysics Inst.
- Professional Telescopes
- Blankets to lay down in the floor
What's not
- Camping Chair (upon previous request and availability)
- Personalized picture with the starry night
- Transport from Retamar or Almeria City (upon previous request and availability)
Itinerary
Bypassing MiniHollywood (or Driving past MiniHollywood), we'll arrive at the designated esplanade marked by the red pin. Welcome and Introduction Welcome to your meeting point! Our friendly guide will be waiting to greet you, easily recognizable by their soft red light. This light is specially chosen to preserve your night vision as we begin our adventure. We'll start with a brief introduction to the magical world of stargazing. You'll learn about the area's incredibly dark skies, which make it a premier location for viewing the cosmos. But the stars aren't the only legends here. We'll also share the captivating story of the Western movies filmed in these very surroundings.
Walk to the Viewing Point From the meeting point, we will walk for 5 minutes. During this short walk, your guide will provide a brief explanation about the Sierra Alhamilla Natural Area until we reach our observation point.
Discover the beauty of the stars in the Tabernas desert, far away from the light pollution of the city. Look up in wonder at the night sky and contemplate the marvels of the universe through our powerful telescopes. Accompanied by a certified guide, you'll embark on a fascinating journey through space. You will learn to identify the main constellations visible on the night of your visit. If the Moon is out, you'll be able to observe its craters in detail and understand how they formed over time. The activity also includes the principles of positional astronomy, which will teach you how to orient yourself in the night sky. Through the telescope, you will explore deep-sky objects such as open clusters, globular clusters, and binary stars.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is an esplanade where you can leave your car which can be reached via the small road that runs alongside the Oasys Miniholliwood facilities. Our guide will be waiting for you with a red light. From there, we will walk together to the observation point (1 min).
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Espacio Supernova
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Almería
- Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 55 experiences we list in Almería.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 55.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Almería
Almería is a sunny port city in south-eastern Spain, with a huge Moorish fortress, a fortified cathedral and a wild volcanic coast at Cabo de Gata.
Almería lies on a wide bay in Andalucía's far south-east, one of the sunniest and driest corners of Europe. Above the port, the Alcazaba, built by the Moorish caliphate in the tenth century, is one of the largest Arab fortresses in Spain, with walled courtyards, gardens and views to the sea. The cathedral, built in the sixteenth century, has thick walls and towers designed to fend off pirates.
Top-ranked sights in Almería: Oasys MiniHollywood, Tabernas Desert (Desierto de Tabernas).
