Guide · Breña Baja
Ad Astra La Palma
Ad Astra La Palma is one of the few companies whose guides hold the Starlight Foundation accreditation to take groups inside the telescopes of the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory. The Foundation names Elena Nordio as Ad Astra's guide on that list. It is registered as an active-tourism company in the Canary Islands under number TA-5-0009941.16.
What it does
Its most sought-after activity is the visit to the Roque telescopes, by day and by booking: €20 from age 12 and €15 for ages 6 to 11. It also organises night astronomical observations, walks under the stars, solar observation, a photography tour, wine-and-Moon outings and astronomical dinners; several of those night activities it advertises at the former salt pans of Los Cancajos, in Breña Baja. Private tours are held in Spanish, English or Italian.
How it works
Everything is booked on its website, on a calendar where days with places appear in blue. It publishes dates one or two months ahead and, if a day is full or has not yet come out, it has a waiting list. Visits to the observatory need a minimum of 10 people and admit up to 22. If the group does not share a language, the guide gives it in two languages at once, normally Spanish and English.
What they run
- Guided visit to the telescopes of the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory Visit to the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory Book
Practical details
- [email protected]
- Website
- adastralapalma.com
- Languages
- Spanish, English, Italian
- Licence
- Turismo activo de Canarias TA-5-0009941.16
Frequently asked questions
Does Ad Astra provide transport to the observatory?
No. You meet the guide in the car park of the Roque de los Muchachos Visitor Centre and go up in your own car or by taxi.
Which days are the visits?
According to its website, its visits are usually on Thursdays and Sundays; the exact dates appear on the calendar.
