What to do · Tejeda and Roque Nublo
Stargazing with telescopes at Los Llanos de la Pez
Information
- From
- €10 per person
- Duration
- 2 h
- Season
- All year, on the calendar dates
- Who it's for
- Everyone; warm clothing compulsory
What it is
The summit of Gran Canaria, above the sea of clouds and far from the coastal lights, has one of the darkest skies on the island. AstroEduca, an astronomy company with guides certified as Starlight monitors, takes groups to an observation area near the Llanos de la Pez, in Tejeda. First a talk and the sky with the naked eye; then telescopes to see stars, planets and clusters up close. About two hours.
When and how much
It does not run every night: they publish a monthly calendar of dates. In November and December 2026 there are sessions, including two special nights for the Geminid meteor shower, on 12 and 13 December. The time depends on nightfall: around 19:00 in winter, from 19:30 to 20:30 in spring and autumn and from 21:30 in summer. The published price is from €10 per person, with a €5 subsidy for Canarian residents over 15 and a special rate for under-14s.
Getting there
On your own and by car: at night there are no buses to the ridge. The exact spot is sent by email to those registered and may change depending on the weather. There is no walking and the area is accessible to people with reduced mobility. If you sleep in Tejeda or at Cruz de Tejeda, you are a quarter of an hour away.
With children
It is a quiet activity, standing or sitting, which works with children who can stay awake. The website gives no minimum age. Bring more clothes than you think: at 1,900 metres, at night, it is cold even in August.
Tips
- Check the moon before booking With a new moon the deep sky is seen better; with a crescent moon, the Moon itself in the telescope.
- Sleep up there Driving down the GC-15 at night is tiring. A night in the village or at Cruz de Tejeda solves it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to see the stars on the Gran Canaria ridge?
From €10 per person at AstroEduca's group sessions.
What if there are clouds?
They offer you another date or a voucher with no expiry.
Do I need to bring anything?
Warm clothing, compulsory according to the company, and a torch with a red light if you have one.
As a familyWith teenagers
Who runs it
- AstroEducaGroup stargazing at the summit of Gran Canaria Visit their website
