GCWF'17 · Saturday, 11th Nov 2017

Astronomical Night Route

Be amazed by a sky full of stars from the heart of Gran Canaria, the best place on the island to watch the starry sky.
This activity is the symbiosis of hiking at night and enjoying the astronomy. Live an unforgettable and unique experience watching the fantastic and beautiful sky of Gran Canaria, as well as you see the wonders of nature under the moonlight and the starlight.
The route is suitable for anyone, you will be guided to a viewpoint from where you can enjoy the best views of the “Caldera de Tejeda” and the Central Summit. The activity will end with the observation of the starry sky and with a basic talk about astronomy which will be given by experts. They will help you to understand the sky and its secrets by using specific materials.

Route and Interactive Profile



Difficulty: Low
Round
3 km
3:00 h
+ 65 m
- 65 m

  • Itinerary

    Campamento El Garañón – Corral de Los Juncos – Campamento El Garañón
  • Date

    Saturday, 11th nov 2017
  • Picking up of Participants

    19:00 Auditorio Alfredo Kraus - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
    18:50 Touristic Information office, near to CC Yumbo Centrum - Playa del Inglés
  • Route time

    20:00 - 23:30
  • Other activities

    Nocturnal picnic
  • Return

    00:30 Auditorio Alfredo Kraus - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
    00:40 Touristic Information office, near to CC Yumbo Centrum - Playa del Inglés

This Route Includes:

  • Liability insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Guided tour and interpretation of the natural, ethnographic and cultural values of the island
  • Transport to and from Las Palmas de GC and Playa del Inglés
  • Specialized guides on trails in different languages
  • Nocturnal picnic

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