Astronomical
Viewpoints

Viewpoint on the northeast coast. Clear horizon over the sea and eastern constellations.

At the northern tip of La Palma, with minimal light pollution in all directions.

One of the highest viewpoints in the north. Clear horizon and dark skies in the most remote part of the island.

Spectacular views west over the Atlantic Ocean. Ideal for watching the westward movement of the night sky.

Coastal viewpoint on the western shore. Currently inaccessible due to lava flows from the 2021 volcanic eruption that reshaped this part of the island.

Near the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, one of the highest publicly accessible points on the island.

The highest viewpoint in the network, next to the ORM. Exceptional sky above the cloud layer.

Close to the island capital. A great starting point for first-time stargazers.

Set in a pine forest on the eastern slope. Peaceful and dark, especially in summer.

One of the first viewpoints in the network, inaugurated in 2010. A landmark for popular astronomy in La Palma.

The flagship viewpoint of the network. At 1,340 m, exceptional dark sky and the best interpretive panels. Ad Astra La Palma's base.

Views over the south of the island from a volcanic summit. On clear nights, Teide is visible across the sea.

Spectacular setting in the Volcanes Natural Park. South Atlantic horizon and the island's southernmost skies.

Mid-high altitude viewpoint in the island interior, away from urban areas. Low light pollution in a Canarian pine forest. Currently being reopened.

Meeting point at the summit of La Palma, next to the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory. Unrivalled views of Europe's darkest skies.

Views over the Atlantic from the west coast. Excellent for watching the first stars appear at sunset.