Hervás
Hervás by starlight
Discover the history of Hervás through its stars.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Timetables
All year round Monday to Sunday
Languages
Spanish
Ideal for
4-20 people Families, couples y friends
A WHOLE EXPERIENCE....
Learning history and astronomy, from the Middle Ages to the present through the stars of Hervás.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
We invite you to discover with official tourist guides, one of the most charming villages in the north of Extremadura: Hervás. Included in the Network of Jewish Quarters, it has one of the best-preserved Jewish Quarter in Extremadura. History and astronomy united from the Middle Ages to the present day in a tour that begins with the Star of David and ends visualizing thousands of stars. A relaxed and unhurried walk in the light of the stars discovering the history hidden behind the streets of Hervás.
Get ready for a dreamy sunset, starting a tour of the charming Jewish Quarter of Hervás, to delve into its history and legends. You will discover the most important names in the world of astronomy, such as the Judeo-Spanish astronomer and historian Abraham Zacut.
Together with Marta, an expert astronomer, you will observe the stars starting the tour at the bucolic Puente de la Judería and its Star of David, continuing a pleasant walk through the most relevant points of the astronomy of the place. You will finish the visit at the Mirador de la Iglesia de Santa María, next to the wind rose, where you will observe through high-end telescopes, the starry sky of Hervás while tasting some delicious local sweets.
- PRICE:
- "Check rates with the supplier"
- Organized by Ad Astra Hervás
- THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Route guided by qualified monitors: astronomical monitors and official tourist guide.
- Technical equipment: laser pointer and professional telescopes.
- Tasting of local pastries with hot and cold drinks.
- Souvenir photos of the activity and the starry sky.
- TO BE CONSIDERED:
- Minimum age for this activity: 8 years old.
- Recommendations: bring flashlight, water, comfortable clothes and warm clothes even in hot weather, beach chair or similar or picnic blanket.
- The price of the activity may vary depending on the conditions of the group and the number of participants.










