Free Stargazing Nights Return to Valencia Province This Summer

This summer, the towns of Valencia province will once again turn into an open-air astronomical observatory. The Circuito Starlight Tierra Bobal is offering eight free nighttime astrotourism sessions in municipalities with minimal light pollution. The program is organised by Tierra Bobal together with the Valencian Astronomical Association (AVA).

Each session takes place in a separate municipality, includes observation through professional telescopes under the guidance of specialists, and lets you see stars, constellations, nebulae, and star clusters.

Session schedule

July 12 — Caudete de las Fuentes, the Starlight viewpoint on the Cerro de la Atalaya, starting at 10:30 p.m.

July 16 — Camporrobles, the Starlight viewpoint by the El Molón cultural centre, meeting on Avenida Purísima at 9:45 p.m., starting at 10:30 p.m.

July 17 — Fuenterrobles, Barraca Pozuelo — Senda de los Caballeros, meeting on Plaza Enrique Pedrón at 8:00 p.m., starting at 10:30 p.m.

August 13 — Sinarcas, Paraje de los Matorrales, starting at 10:00 p.m.

August 15 — Chera, Ruta de las Enfermedades Raras on the Cerro Juana, meeting on Plaza de España at 9:00 p.m., starting at 10:00 p.m.

August 16 — Venta del Moro, the Starlight viewpoint on the Cerro de la Cabeza, starting at 10:00 p.m.

September 4 — Villargordo del Cabriel, the Cerro de la Cabeza — El Toro rest area, starting at 10:00 p.m.

September 19 — Requena, the Herrada del Gallego Starlight viewpoint, starting at 9:00 p.m.

How to register

All sessions are free but require advance registration — a separate one for each participant, including children. The registration form is available via the link. Questions can be asked by email at [email protected] or by phone at 96 217 35 86.