Stargazing in Spain
Stargazing in Canary Islands: 79 dark-sky spots, rated by data
We measured the night sky over every one of these spots: satellite radiance, skyglow from surrounding cities, and ten years of cloud climatology (how the Sky Score works). The darkest sky in Canary Islands scores 67/100.
All Canary Islands spots, darkest first
| # | Spot | Sky Score | Darkness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mirador de la Punta de FuencalienteViewpoint | 67/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 |
| 2 | Mirador de El Lomo NegroViewpoint | 66/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 |
| 3 | Mirador de TacorónViewpoint | 65/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 |
| 4 | Mirador El SerraderoViewpoint | 64/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 |
| 5 | Montaña MatosViewpoint | 64/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 |
| 6 | Mirador Volcan de MartinViewpoint | 64/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 |
| 7 | Mirador de El JulanViewpoint | 64/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 |
| 8 | Mirador de La LajaViewpoint | 60/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 9 | Mirador Punta de AlcaláViewpoint | 60/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 10 | MIRADOR ASTRONÓMICO DE LA MURALLAViewpoint | 60/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 |
| 11 | El DragoViewpoint | 60/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 12 | CruzViewpoint | 59/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 13 | Mirador Pozo de las CalcosasViewpoint | 59/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 14 | Punta de TenoViewpoint | 59/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 15 | Los CanterosViewpoint | 59/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 16 | Mirador del BirigoyoViewpoint | 58/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 17 | Riscos de La MéricaViewpoint | 58/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 18 | Parque Nacional de GarajonayPark / protected area | 58/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 19 | Mirador de AlojeraViewpoint | 58/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 20 | Mirador Cueva del CangaViewpoint | 57/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 |
| 21 | Monumento Natural de IdafePark / protected area | 57/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 22 | Mirador Playa Del RioViewpoint | 57/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 23 | Punta de TigiroteViewpoint | 56/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 24 | Montaña del CepoViewpoint | 56/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 25 | Mirador Roque de las GaviotasViewpoint | 55/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 26 | Mirador de La MontañetaViewpoint | 55/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 |
| 27 | Mirador Torre del TimeViewpoint | 55/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 28 | Pico de la naranjaViewpoint | 54/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 29 | Parque nacional de la Caldera de TaburientePark / protected area | 53/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 30 | Degollada de Agua OvejaViewpoint | 52/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 31 | Mirador Astronómico de SicasumbreViewpoint | 52/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 32 | Parque Natural de Las NievesPark / protected area | 51/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 33 | Monumento Natural de los Volcanes de AridanePark / protected area | 51/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 34 | punta de la vega viejaViewpoint | 51/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 35 | Mirador Playa NogalesViewpoint | 51/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 36 | Faro de la EntalladaViewpoint | 50/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 37 | Monumento Natural del TeidePark / protected area | 50/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 38 | Mirador del Barranco de los CanariosViewpoint | 50/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 39 | Beach viewViewpoint | 49/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 40 | Morro de la CruzViewpoint | 48/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 41 | Reventon PassViewpoint | 47/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 42 | Punta del PobreViewpoint | 47/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 43 | Mirador Las PeñitasViewpoint | 46/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 44 | Mirador de VallebrónViewpoint | 46/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 45 | Barranco de los Encantados o de los EnamoradosViewpoint | 46/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 46 | Caleta SalinasViewpoint | 45/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 47 | Monumento Natural de la Montaña de TejinaPark / protected area | 45/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 48 | Monumento Natural de las Montañas de Ifara y Los RiscosPark / protected area | 45/100 | ≈ Bortle 5 |
| 49 | Monumento Natural de los DerriscaderosPark / protected area | 45/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 50 | Parque Natural Archipiélago ChinijoPark / protected area | 45/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 51 | Monumento Natural del Islote de HalconesPark / protected area | 45/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 52 | Charco VerdePark / protected area | 44/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 53 | Paisaje Protegido de los Acantilados de la CulataPark / protected area | 44/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 54 | Monumento Natural del Roque de JamaPark / protected area | 44/100 | ≈ Bortle 5 |
| 55 | La CoronaPark / protected area | 44/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 56 | Parque Nacional de TimanfayaPark / protected area | 44/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 57 | Paisaje Protegido de IfonchePark / protected area | 44/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 58 | Paisaje Protegido del Barranco de ErquesPark / protected area | 44/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 59 | Parque Nacional del TeidePark / protected area | 43/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 60 | Parque Natural de Los VolcanesPark / protected area | 43/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 61 | Monumento Natural de Las Montañas del FuegoPark / protected area | 43/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 62 | Reserva Natural Integral de IjuanaPark / protected area | 42/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 63 | Monumento Natural de la Montaña de GuazaPark / protected area | 42/100 | ≈ Bortle 5 |
| 64 | Parque Natural de CorralejoPark / protected area | 41/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 65 | Paisaje Protegido de Las LagunetasPark / protected area | 41/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 66 | Monumento Natural Los AjachesPark / protected area | 40/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 67 | Reserva Natural Integral del PijaralPark / protected area | 40/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 68 | Paisaje Protegido de la ResbalaPark / protected area | 40/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 69 | Paisaje Protegido de Costa de AcentejoPark / protected area | 40/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 70 | Monumento Natural del Barranco de Fasnia y GüímarPark / protected area | 39/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 71 | Monumento Natural de la Montaña ColoradaPark / protected area | 39/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 72 | Monumento Natural de la Montaña CentinelaPark / protected area | 39/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 73 | Paisaje Protegido de los Campeches, Tigaiga y RuizPark / protected area | 38/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 74 | Paisaje Protegido de la Rambla de CastroPark / protected area | 37/100 | ≈ Bortle 5 |
| 75 | Monumento Natural de la Caldera del ReyPark / protected area | 36/100 | ≈ Bortle 5 |
| 76 | Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los FrailesPark / protected area | 36/100 | ≈ Bortle 5 |
| 77 | Paisaje Protegido de las Siete LomasPark / protected area | 36/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 78 | Zona Exclusion del Monte de AguirrePark / protected area | 35/100 | ≈ Bortle 5 |
| 79 | Monumento Natural de BandamaPark / protected area | 29/100 | ≈ Bortle 6 |
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