Sunset and stargazing tour in the Gran Canaria mountains
An evening drive up into the mountains for sunset above the clouds with a glass of cava, then telescopes and guides at a dark-sky site. Pick-up or self-drive options.
About this activity
The evening starts with a drive inland through the mountains, past canyons, palm oases and villages such as Arteara and Fataga. The first stop is the Mirador Astronómico de la Degollada de las Yeguas, a short break for the views over the Grand Canyon of Gran Canaria and a few photos.
Next comes the Mirador del Pico de las Nieves at 1,949 m, where self-drivers join the group. You get a glass of cava or juice while the sun goes down, often above the cloud layer, with Teide on Tenerife visible across the water on a clear night.
After dark the tour continues to Llanos de la Pez, a remote spot with very little light pollution. Guides set up telescopes for planets, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters, run a laser-guided tour of the constellations and show live deep-sky images on tablets. Before the end they take a night-sky photo of you or your group using astrophotography techniques, which you can download afterwards.
It is cold up there in the evening, well below what you will have felt on the coast, so bring proper layers. Blankets are handed out.
Practical information
- The starting or pick-up point depends on the option you book: hotel pick-up and drop-off from the south of the island, or self-drive, where you meet the team and then follow the Stargazing Gran Canaria lead vehicle. Self-drivers join at the Mirador del Pico de las Nieves.
- The tour ends back at Bahia Feliz.
- The stated length is 3 hours, though the listed itinerary adds up to longer, so check the timing when you book.
- Included: the scenic mountain drive, a welcome drink of cava or juice at the sunset stop, a stargazing session with telescopes and Starlight-certified guides, the laser constellation tour, live deep-sky images on site, a downloadable astrophotography portrait and use of blankets.
- Not included: meals, snacks, transport from the north of the island, and no transport at all if you choose the self-drive option.
- Bring warm clothing, a camera and closed-toe shoes. Open-toed shoes are not allowed.
- Not suitable for children under 5, wheelchair users, or anyone who has been scuba diving in the previous 24 hours.
- The guiding is in English.
- Lowest listed price is 45 euros per adult.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
