Stargazing Gran Canaria

In 2018 Gran Canaria was declared Unesco Starlight Destination. Due to the island´s optimum conditions it is one of the world´s best places to enjoy stargazing. The clear and clean sky provides the perfect conditions to enjoy the endless night sky from the highest peaks of the island.

Starlight Destination Gran Canaria

Because of its orographic formation, the mountain area of the island, offers unique conditions for stargazing on Gran Canaria. The main reason for that are the unique weather conditions with little wind and the clean air, in combination with the so called “Panza de Burro” (Donkeys Belly) phenomenon. Due to this phenomenon the clouds reach no higher altitude than around 500 meters, which creates a protective shield from the citylights to allow perfect low light conditions in the mountains.

Stargazing Events Gran Canaria

The unique stargazing conditions of Gran Canaria give us the possibility to enjoy a wide range of special astronomical events around the year.

Shooting stars Gran Canaria

The most popular are the falling stars, the so called “Lluvias de estrellas”. During theses special nights, which usually happen between 5 to 10 times a year, you will be able to count an endless number of falling stars.

Dates shooting stars Gran Canaria 2019:

• 22th February 2019

• 4th until 6th of May 2019

• 9th until 13th of August 2019

• 12th of August 2019 - very special date for shooting stars on Gran Canaria

• 8th of October 2019

• 22th of October 2019

• 17th of November 2019

• 22th of November 2019

• 4th until 17th of December 2019

• 13th of December 2019 - very special date for shooting stars on Gran Canaria

New moon Gran Canaria

During the new moon nights the moon is not visible for the human eye, that's why these nights offer the perfect conditions to enjoy a very clear and shiny night sky. The less light visible the more stars can be seen during night. New moon nights are perfect to enjoy unique stargazing in Gran Canaria.

Dates new moon Gran Canaria 2019:

• 6th of March 2019

• 5th of April 2019

• 5th Mayo 2019

• 3th of June 2019

• 2dn of July 2019

• 1th of August 2019

• 15th of August 2019

• 30th of August 2019

• 28th of September 2019

• 28th of October 2019

• 26th of November 2019

• 26th of December 2019

Full moon Gran Canaria

Full moon nights are very special. Some people even say it influences there night sleep. Apart from that it is when the moon appears as bright an as big as in no other moment.

Full moon Dates Gran Canaria 2019:

• 21th of March 2019

• 19th of April 2019

• 18th of May 2019

• 17th of June 2019

• 16th of July 2019

• 15th of August 2019

• 14th of September 2019

• 13th of October 2019

• 12th of November 2019

• 13th of December 2019

Other starlight events on Gran Canaria

Due to the perfect conditions Gran Canaria also offers the possibility to enjoy the special starlights events during the year. Like for example an eclipse.

Special astronomical events Gran Canaria 2019:

• 19th of June 2019 closeness of Jupiter

• 9th of July 2019 closeness of Saturn

• 16th of July 2019 moon eclipse

Starlight accommodations Gran Canaria

Due to the unique starlight conditions Gran Canaria has to offer, it opens the door for new glamping accomodations on the island. Giving the possibility to enjoy the nature and the night sky of Gran Canaria in a new way.

Bubbletent Canarias - The new way of glamping

Bubbletent Canarias gives the answer to this new glamping trend. The unique accomodations in the middle of nature, offer the possibility to enjoy stargazing on Gran Canaria like never before. The transparent structure of the Bubbletent provides a direct view to the endless night sky from the cozy kingsize bed. Enjoy the special starlight events on Gran Canaria during your stay at Bubbletent Canarias in the middle of nature and taste the flavor of Gran Canaria with the local dinner and breakfast packages.