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 winter solstice celebrations in the northern hemisphere

Top winter solstice celebrations in the northern hemisphere

On the darkest nights and brightest days of the year, communities across the world pause to acknowledge a turning point in the heavens. Long before written calendars, people watched the Sun’s slow climb or retreat on the horizon, marking the moment with bonfires,...