Disconnect looking at the sky

Looking at the sky is always interesting, there is not a single day that we find the clouds in the same position, we clearly observe all the stars or the moon shines equally. In Catalonia we like to look at the sky, and not only at the meteorological level, but also to glimpse the Universe beyond the clouds, and on which we still do not know so many things!

Since time immemorial, we humans have felt the need to look at the sky and answer the questions we were asked. Astronomy, the science that has studied the universe and celestial bodies or stars for millennia, was born with this intention. From this point, astronomical observatories, created by research, training and dissemination in the astronomical field, emerged.

In Catalonia we find a wide range of astronomical observatories spread across the territory, some of them, located in places that enjoy exceptional astronomical observation conditions, or what is the same, areas accredited with the Starlight seal, endorsed by UNESCO and which measures, among other parameters, the transparency of the sky, its luminosity and the so-called "seeing", that is, the distorting effect of the atmosphere on the images of objects.

We also have a wide range of astronomical observation points, places that have the best conditions to admire the sky.

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Astronomical observatory route of Catalonia

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Events

Andorra Comapedrosa Astronomy Festival, La Massana

From 12 to 13 June

La Massana, tourist destination and Starlight reserve, invites you to the Andorra Comapedrosa Astronomy Festival! The observation of the stars, the planets and the constellations that can be seen in the sky are the axis around which the activities…

Summer in Llançà - Active Family Holidays

From 20 June to 6 September …

Llançà offers an active, family-friendly summer connected to nature, with a program full of experiences to discover the town through the sea, culture, sports, and gastronomy. The activities invite young and old alike to enjoy…

Science Monday at the Pedraforca Astronomical Centre, Saldes

3 August …

Science Mondays at the Pedraforca Astronomical Centre ( Saldes ) are a perfect cultural and educational proposal for August nights, combining science, astronomy and music under the starry sky. The courtyard of the Pedraforca Astronomical Center…

Experience the total eclipse in Ulldecona!

12 August

Ulldecona is preparing for an exceptional experience surrounding the total solar eclipse, a unique astronomical phenomenon that will transform the town into a prime location for observation and discovery. To mark this event, the Patrimonium…

Eclipse, a night of wine and dinner in Palma d'Ebre

12 August

La Palma d'Ebre invites you to a unique wine and astronomical experience coinciding with the eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The event will take place in the natural setting of the reservoir, a privileged location from which you can…

Experience the solar eclipse in Altafulla!

12 August

Altafulla will experience an exceptional day on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with the arrival of a total solar eclipse, an astronomical phenomenon that has not been observed in Catalonia since 1905 and will not be repeated in the same territory…