Calar Alto Observatory, Spain’s Star Attraction

Calar Alto Observatory, Spain’s Star Attraction

High above the citrus groves of the Almanzora Valley lies the Calar Alto Observatory, the largest astronomical complex in continental Europe. And it’s surprisingly accessible, as I discovered on my most recent visit to the Almería region!

The Mysterious Astronaut of Salamanca in Spain

The Mysterious Astronaut of Salamanca in Spain

As you approach by road, the ancient city of Salamanca rises up majestically from the dusty plains of Castilla y Leon province in Spain, but it’s deep in the heart of the city centre that one of its most intriguing features waits to be discovered…..   Students...
7 unusual holiday ideas |  how to add stargazing to your travel plans

7 unusual holiday ideas | how to add stargazing to your travel plans

The worst thing about going on holiday is that all too soon it will be over and you’ll be wearing those post-holiday blues like an invisible blanket of gloom. Our leisure time is limited so it’s tempting to stick to a tried-and-tested formula that you know works best....
Top 10 reasons to take a stargazing holiday

Top 10 reasons to take a stargazing holiday

Imagine yourself on a clear night, away from the city centre, gazing up at a velvety canopy studded with millions of sparkling, far-off suns. Well, imagining that scene is often the closest we get to that cosmic vista. Whether it’s due to our hectic lives, cloudy...