Astroturism
In Ambroz-Cáparra, we’ve got everything you need for a destination experience unlike any other, one that whisks you away on a journey through the endless expanse between the Earth and the sky, where night unfolds in all its brilliance and the stars weave a shimmering tapestry overhead. Because here, the night is anything BUT dark and scary!
Discover the magic of our starry skies, where pristine air quality and the absence of light pollution create the perfect setting. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience beneath the twinkling stars of Ambroz-Cáparra.
How have we managed to mitigate the negative effects of population growth and, consequently, the increase in artificial lighting in our towns?
- With a network of 16 photometers installed across all the municipalities of the Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla region, we can measure the levels of light pollution and the quality of the night sky.
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Don’t miss the Perseids in the month of August! Visit one of our prime viewing spots in Ambroz-Cáparra and experience this celestial gift in all its splendour. The Tears of St. Lawrence are a spectacle you must experience at least once in your lifetime, or better yet, once a year!
Celestial Lookouts
Level up your ecotourism adventures with this fantastic experience – a perfect addition to responsible and sustainable travel.
Thanks to our Celestial Viewpoints, learning about and enjoying stargazing just became easier and more fun. The Good Night, Extremadura project has developed a network of Celestial Viewpoints featuring illuminated artificial stones powered by solar panels. These viewpoints highlight key features to discover in the starry sky above.
There are currently four of these celestial viewpoints in Ambroz-Cáparra:
Located at the main entrance to the Villa de Granadilla. Available in summer-autumn. 
Located in the Roman City of Cáparra. Available in spring-summer. To book a visit, please contact the Local Action Group CEDER CÁPARRA on 927 02 43 90. You can also email ceder@cedercaparra.es or comarcaestrellas@cedercaparra.es
Located at The Ring in Guijo de Granadilla. Available in spring-summer and autumn-winter. Visits can be arranged in advance by email anillo@juntaex.es or by calling 927 44 29 00 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday (The Ring office).
Located near the Corral de Los Lobos in the town of La Garganta. Available during the summer-autumn season.
At these Celestial Viewpoints you can also listen to audio recordings that narrate tales and legends about the skies of Cáceres province.
- Tales & Legends from Granadilla: “THE AQUEDUCT OF LOVE”.
- Tales & Legends from The Ring: “THE LEGEND OF THE CONSTELLATION OF LYRA”.
- Tales & Legends from Cáparra: “THE CREATION OF THE MILKY WAY”.
- https://extremadurabuenasnoches.com/cuentos_y_leyendas/la-creacion-de-la-via-lactea/
More information at https://extremadurabuenasnoches.com/
Did you know?
The Region of the Stars Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla is proud to be the first region in Extremadura in which all the town councils have unanimously approved the protection of the night sky in our territory.
“The Ring” Tourist Astronomical Observatory.
The first observatory in Extremadura is located in the International Sports Innovation Centre, “The Ring”, supported by the Celestial Observatory.
Explore the cosmos in all its glory with a solar telescope and a powerful nighttime telescope that’s perfect for gazing at distant galaxies and ethereal nebulae. There are other educational tools, including augmented reality panels, to make your stargazing experience even more immersive and engaging.
To visit the observatory and take advantage of its resources, you’ll need to sign up with one of the certified star-gazing tour companies. To do so, please contact the International Sports Innovation Centre “The Ring” or send an email to estrategia@extremadurabuenasnoches.com
Check out the website at https://extremadurabuenasnoches.com/
