Gran Canaria's best-reviewed stargazing tour starts with a glass of cava at sunset above the clouds, at a viewpoint 1,949m up near Pico de las Nieves, then moves to Llanos de la Pez, a dark site in the pine forest, for telescopes, a laser-guided tour of the constellations and a photo of you under the stars. It costs from ~€38, with pickup from the southern resorts or self-drive behind the guide.
Gran Canaria: Sunset & Stargazing Tour: Pickup or Self Drive
A small-group evening from the south of Gran Canaria to a sunset viewpoint above the clouds and a dark-sky site in the mountains, with telescopes and an astrophotography portrait.
- Sunset with cava or juice at 1,949m
- Telescopes and a laser constellation tour
- Downloadable photo of you under the stars
- Pickup from Puerto de Mogán to Bahía Feliz, or self-drive
Total price from
€38
Includes taxes and fees
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What happens on the stargazing tour?
The tour is run by Stargazing Gran Canaria, and the evening follows the listing's itinerary through the mountains:
- Scenic drive: through the canyons and villages of the south, including Arteara and Fataga
- Mirador Astronómico de la Degollada de las Yeguas (about 10 minutes): a photo stop over the ravine sometimes called Gran Canaria's Grand Canyon
- Mirador del Pico de las Nieves (about 1 hour): sunset at 1,949m above sea level, with a glass of cava or juice and, on a clear evening, Mount Teide in Tenerife on the horizon
- Llanos de la Pez (about 1.5 hours): the stargazing session, a short drive further into the interior
At the dark site, Starlight-certified guides use powerful telescopes to show planets, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters, run a laser-guided constellation tour, display live deep-sky images on tablets, and take a professional astrophotography portrait of you or your group to download afterwards. Blankets are provided.
Pickup or self-drive: which option should you book?
Book the pickup option if you are staying in the south without a car. The guides collect you from your hotel or a set pickup point between Puerto de Mogán and Bahía Feliz and bring you back at the end. There is no transport from the north of the island.
Book self-drive if you have a hire car and would rather drive yourself. You meet the group at the meeting point and follow the Stargazing Gran Canaria lead vehicle for the rest of the evening. The listing is clear that self-drive means your own car, not a taxi or public transport.
How long does the tour take?
GetYourGuide lists 3 hours, but the itinerary adds up to more than that once you include the drive from the resorts, and reviewers describe a long evening. Pickup times follow the sunset, so they change through the year; one reviewer was collected at 19:00.
Plan for a late return and do not book anything early the next morning. Meals are not included, so eat before you go or bring a snack.
What should you wear, and who can go?
The stargazing site is at around 1,900m, and the operator asks guests to dress warmly. The most common note in the past year's reviews is that people underestimated the cold, so bring a warm jacket, long trousers and closed shoes even in summer, whatever the temperature at your hotel.
- Not suitable for: children under 5, wheelchair users, and anyone who has been scuba diving in the past 24 hours, because of the altitude
- Language: English
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before
A reviewer who brought children aged 8 and 10 said the whole family enjoyed it, so it works for older children who can stay up late.
When is the best time to go stargazing in Gran Canaria?
The sky is the variable no one controls. Cloud and calima, the dust haze that blows in from the Sahara, can soften the view; one reviewer still had a beautiful sunset on a calima evening. A night close to the new moon shows more faint objects, while a bright moon is a telescope target in itself.
Whatever the month, the mountains are far cooler than the resorts after dark, and the weather up there can differ from the coast. Our Gran Canaria weather by month guide explains the difference between the coast and the interior.
Other ways to see the summit at sunset
If you want a full day in the mountains that ends with the same view, the Gran Canaria volcano sunset tour combines a crater, lunch and the Roque Nublo hike with sunset at Pico de las Nieves, but no telescopes.
Driving up on your own is also possible: the summit area is free to visit, and our Roque Nublo hike guide covers Pico de las Nieves and the roads around it. Several other companies also run stargazing evenings on the island, so compare itineraries if you have a specific night in mind.
FAQ – stargazing in Gran Canaria
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