Mirador Astronómico del Llano de las Ventas

Aimed at the Pole Star

The Llano de Las Ventas Astronomical Lookout Point is located in the Breña Baja municipality. From its height of approximately 1,320 metres, you can savour a magnificent panoramic view of La Palma’s eastern coast. As well as various information panels, this lookout point features a gauge pointing to the Pole Star, a planisphere where you can locate the main circumpolar constellations.

A network of 16 astronomical lookout points

La Palma is recognized as a Starlight Destination, known for having one of the cleanest skies in the world. It has a network of 16 astronomical lookout points, forming a route on which you can see the solar system from different vantage points and enjoy stargazing. These night excursions are very successful; expert guides can show you the stars as they’re rarely seen. The island is a frontrunner in the Law of Sky and the Law of Astronomical Protection of the Observatories of the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands. This astro-experience entails stargazing from a house in the countryside with an astronomical tour and a visit to the La Palma Astrophysics Institute or an astrophotography tour.

Protected sky

Starlight Reserve

Protected natural space

Breña Baja

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Mirador Astronómico del Llano de la Venta

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Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
Turn off car headlights and do not use torches. That will help minimise the light pollution of the sky.
If you are at an astronomical viewpoint, respect and look after the different items of public furniture (information panels, railings, seats, lighting, binoculars and telescopes, etc.).
Try and be silent or talk quietly. The experience will be more enjoyable.