Nine protected skies in Europe where you can see the stars as if they were in a Disney movie

If you’re an astronomy lover, you want to feel romantic under the light of the stars or just see one of those skies seen in movies. Star wars, from Disney or in retouched photos, these are your rides. Nine perfect destinations for astrotourism It doesn’t require leaving Europe and will open you up to your views beyond the moon.

La Palma, Canary Islands

Isla Bonita is world-renowned for its outstanding skies, which earned it the title of UNESCO Starlight Sanctuary in 2012. At Roque de los Muchachos Most European astrophysical observatories and from the whole island you can see the stars, constellations and even the Milky Way.

Car rental in Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma

RRP €48.00 on the boat

Galloway, Scotland

This 700 square kilometer area in the middle of the Scottish woods is perfect for enjoying the star show and even two large telescopes to see other galaxies and nebulae. At the center is Moffat, the first city in Europe to be considered excellent for astrotourism, according to the International Dark Sky Association.

Double room with breakfast at Rockhill Guest House

RRP in rowboat €107.00

Westhavelland Nature Park, Germany

This Star Reserve protected from all light pollution and close to Berlin, so it is very easy to reach it. At night, they arranged all kinds of guided tours to enjoy the beautiful starry sky in the hands of professionals.

Flight from Madrid to Berlin with Iberia Express

RRP 239.00 in kayak

Portugal

This protected area is prohibited from light pollution as it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. is he first certified astrotourism destination By the Starlight Foundation and no less, the views of its lake seem from another planet.

Flight from Barcelona to Lisbon with Tap Air Portugal

RRP € 163.00 on Momondo

Hafnarfjordur, Iceland

Hafnarfjörður is a small town near Reykjavik that keeps alive the most mystical Scandinavian folklore. In this context, the starry sky and full of nebulae, auroras and northern lights it would be even more magical if possible. We can go to Camp Aurora, which has an observatory and organizes astrotourism events.

Double room at Fosshotel Reykjavik

RRP 154.00 € at Roomdi

Jelsa, Croatia

Bay Located on the island of Hvar and received the International Dark Sky Society certification from the International Dark Sky Association. protection of the sky without artificial light to encourage stargazing.

Car rental in Zagreb, Croatia

RRP in Kayak €39.00

Mon, Denmark

This island is famous for its white chalk cliffs, ancient ruins, and one of the best night skies in the world. In this place, which we can see for a moment, light pollution is almost non-existent. even the Milky Way or the Great Rift Nebula.

Flight from Madrid to Copenhagen with Ryanair

RRP in kayak 113,00 €

Valentia Island, Ireland

Photo courtesy of @geokaun_mountain_cliffs.

A small island in the southwest of Ireland has taken over Ireland. Europe’s darkest sky title. It has only 600 inhabitants, so there is almost no electricity. This makes it possible to see far more distant stars in a magical natural setting.

Flight from Barcelona to Dublin with Vueling and Ryanair

RRP €99.98 in Trabber

Tuscany, Italy

If we want to enjoy the starry sky full of history, there is no better place than Tuscany. Where did Galileo invent the telescope?. From the Italian fields we can see the craters of the Moon and the moons of Mars.

Car rental in Florence

RRP in Kayak €59,00

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Photos | iStock, International Dark Sky Association.