From Navarre to Palencia: the best towns in Spain for stargazing

Spain is a paradise of unforgettable experiences, offering beautiful and unique landscapes that captivate every visitor. Imagine traveling to any corner of its territory and seeing an endless sky of stars unfold before your eyes. And we have good news: this can be real, even if it seems like something out of a fantasy movie. Today we'll present a list of natural spaces where you can look up and contemplate the purest views of the firmament.

If you're a lover of astronomy and stars, or simply a curious person who enjoys incredible rural tourism experiences, stay reading to discover the unique characteristics of each of the small Spanish towns we'll introduce you to below.

Lerín (Navarra)

A village on the banks of the Alto Ebro River that rises on a large rock and extends into a valley with no inhabitants. This makes it an exceptional place to escape noise and light pollution, perfect for contemplating nature's luminous asteroids. Just as night falls, the stars invade everything, and the real spectacle begins.

The tranquility of its surroundings and the vastness of its firmament led it to become the first town in Spain to receive the Starlight seal.

Tójar Fountain (Córdoba)

Among olive groves, white houses, and blue flowerpots, you'll find a town southeast of Córdoba that will dazzle you at night with its wonderful starry sky. For the best views, head to specific spots in the city: the Canteruela viewpoint, Cerro de las Cabezas, the Ermita del Calvario, or the Ermita de San José del Cerro de la Mesa.

Even in this area, astrotourism activities such as sky-related photography contests and archaeoastronomical routes are held every year.

The Navas del Marqués (Ávila)

Presided over by the emblematic Magalia Palace castle, this is one of Ávila's most beautiful villages, which at night becomes a paradise for astronomy enthusiasts. You can observe the starry sky from any of its natural viewpoints, specifically Starlight el Valle or Starlight las Tres Fuentes.

Borobia (Soria)

A small town in the province of Soria that's ideal for nature and history lovers. Its territory includes Muriel Viejo, another Starlight tourist destination with a hotel-restaurant considered one of the best places to stay for stargazing.

Fuencaliente de La Palma (Canary Islands)

Located on the southern tip of the Canary Island of La Palma lies a magical place with landscapes defined by the San Antonio and Teneguía volcanoes. There you can contemplate one of the clearest skies in the world. At the San Antonio Volcano Visitor Center, you can observe the stars through a solar telescope. There is also an astronomical viewing platform nearby, perfect for taking spectacular photographs of the sky.

Becerril de Campos (Palencia)

Amidst streets that retain the charm of Castilian architecture, the province of Palencia is home to the first Starlight Astronomical Monument: a Romanesque church built in the 12th century transformed into the San Pedro Cultural Space , where you can find everything from a Foucault pendulum to a stellarium for observing the stars in detail.