{"id":1001461,"date":"2022-08-04T07:39:57","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T07:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/?page_id=1001461"},"modified":"2022-10-10T15:01:08","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T15:01:08","slug":"astrotourism-in-la-orotava","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/en\/astrotourism-in-la-orotava\/","title":{"rendered":"Astrotourism in La Orotava"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1001461\" class=\"elementor elementor-1001461\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f8fdf71 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"4f8fdf71\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Viewpoint Route<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-25bbd960\" data-id=\"25bbd960\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e17ebe6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e17ebe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\">Astrotourism in La Orotava<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41fceba6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"41fceba6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68833f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68833f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">There are a number of climatological and geographical factors that determine the excellent quality of the La Orotava sky for astronomical observations, one of the best in the world. As this is the municipality with the greatest slope of all Spain (from 0 to 3,718 metres), part or our territory is above the typical \u2018sea of clouds\u2019, which acts as a natural barrier for the light pollution of nearby populations. Tenerife is located near the terrestrial equator; therefore it counts with visibility over the whole northern celestial hemisphere and part of the south one, practically all year round.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">The so-called Sky Protection Law, pioneer of its kind, regulates the illumination of exteriors, the radio-electric power, the polluting industries and the air traffic over the Canary Islands\u2019 observatories.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Webcams from Instituto de Astrof\u00edsica de Canarias (IAC):<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/izana.aemet.es\/images\/camaras\/orotava.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/izana.aemet.es\/images\/camaras\/sona.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/songcam1.song.iac.es\/cgi-bin\/viewer\/video.jpg?streamid=2\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cww.ot-admin.net\/webcam\/ot-north.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">For a correct observation of the stars, we must be in a place far from any source of light. This means avoiding cities and also the moon, especially when it is full. It is best to get away from the roads and carry a flashlight with a red band that illuminates only what is necessary to read a celestial map. An open place with the widest possible field of vision will also help us.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">The twilight arrives and that&#8217;s when the experience begins. The presence of divinities and astral cults is a constant in the Archipelago: the sun, the moon and other celestial entities, as well as protective spirits that could be incarnated in the ancestors and evil forces with diverse manifestations.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/captura_de_pantalla_2017-06-21_a_las_19.07.43.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"997\" height=\"357\" \/><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">The night sky can be a wonderful place full of stars, but there are some bright celestial lights that shine more than others:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><li style=\"list-style-type: square;\">Sirius is the brightest one in the entire night sky seen from Earth, 8.6 light years away.<\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: square;\">Canopus is the second brightest one in the night sky, no less than 310 light years away.<\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: square;\">Arcturus (Alfa Bootis) is the third brightest star in the night sky and the brightest one in the northern celestial hemisphere, 37 light years away.<\/li><li style=\"list-style-type: square;\">Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to the Sun and it is about 4.37 light-years away.<\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><li style=\"list-style-type: square;\">Vega (Alpha Lyrae) is the fifth brightest star in the night sky and the second one in the northern celestial hemisphere after Arcturus. It is considered a relatively close star, only 25 light years away from Earth. Vega was the Polar Star around the year 12000 BC.<\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/17392_1027036200647803_6236529003019191796_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">LA OROTAVA SUMMITS ARE A STARLIGHT RESERVE.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">A Starlight Reserve is a protected natural space where a compromise is established for the defense of the quality of the night sky and the different associated values, whether cultural, scientific, astronomical, scenic or natural. The requirements in a Starlight Reserve will specifically meet the characteristics, singularities and functions of each space, whether related to the preservation of astronomical observation conditions, those related to the conservation of nature, the integrity of the night landscapes or related cultural heritage sites.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">The concept of Starlight Reserve is accompanied in each case by a participatory Action Plan and a set of recommendations aimed at preserving or restoring the quality of the night sky to the possible limits as it is a source of cultural, educational, scientific and environmental benefits.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">The Teide National Park and La Orotava summits have received the Starlight certification, awarded by the Canary Islands\u2019 Astrophysics Institute through the Canary Islands\u2019 Foundation for the Dissemination of Astronomy. The Starlight initiative was created in 2009 and is sponsored by international organizations such as UNESCO, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The Teide National Park thus becomes the first World Heritage Site designated as Starlight Destination that complies with the requirements and procedures established for the protection of the sky and its associated natural and cultural values.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">RECOMMENDED VIEWPOINTS:<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Pino Alto Viewpoint.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ascending by the TF-21 main road in the direction of the Mount Teide National Park, at kilometer 5 we can see the deviation to the populous neighborhood of La Florida on the left. Take this detour and continue driving by the road until you reach this small viewpoint, located at 575 metres above sea level.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Benijos\u00a0 Square Viewpoint.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Taking the detour to the neighbourhood of Benijos, we find this viewpoint located in the square of this neighbourhood at 910 metres above sea level.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Mataznos Viewpoint.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Ascending by the TF-21 main road and at km 19 we find this viewpoint, located at 1,248 metres above sea level.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Vista a La Palma (La Palma View) Viewpoint.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">It is located at kilometre 20 of this main road, at approximately 1,350 metres above sea level.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">La Ruleta Viewpoint.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Following the main road after the Portillo crossroads and heading towards the National \u2018Parador\u2019 (government run hotel), just opposite it, we arrive at this viewpoint, located at 2,135 metres above sea level.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Humboldt Viewpoint.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">In the La Orotava &#8211; Santa Cruz main road, before reaching the area known as \u2018La Cuesta de la Villa\u2019 we find this viewpoint, located at 320 metres above sea level.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Cuesta de La Perdoma Viewpoint.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Located on the La Orotava &#8211; Los Realejos main road by La Perdoma (TF-324), at 425 metres above sea level.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">El Bollullo Viewpoint.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">On the coast of Villa de La Orotava we find this viewpoint practically at sea level.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">VI<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">EWPOINTS IN THE MOUNT TEIDE NATIONAL PARK:<\/span><\/p><p><strong><em><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/captura_de_pantalla_2017-06-21_a_las_19.07.14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"996\" height=\"454\" \/><\/em><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">In Mount Teide National Park you have the option to take a self-guided tour by a total of seven points in which you can observe the relationship existing between this World Heritage Site, stars and planets.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Through various information boards installed in the park viewpoints, which follow a route-like specific order, you can learn more about this exciting conjunction between the sky and Mount Teide. These are the information boards (in the same order as they are found from El Portillo):<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Mount Teide and the Sun share a vibrant secret<em>.<\/em><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Location: Minas de San Jos\u00e9 Viewpoint<em>.<\/em><\/p><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/teide-sol-comparte-secreto.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"878\" \/><\/em><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Landscapes from another planet at your fingertips.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Location: Minas de San Jos\u00e9 Viewpoint.<\/p><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/paisajes-planetas-alcance-mano.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"878\" \/><\/em><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">What time was Mount Teide formed?<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Location: Tabonal Negro Viewpoint.<\/p><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hora-formo-teide.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"878\" \/><\/em><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Tenerife Mounts are on the Moon.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Location: Roques de Garc\u00eda Viewpoint.<\/p><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/montes-tenerife-luna.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"878\" \/><\/em><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Evidence territory to search for signs of life on Mars.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Location:\u00a0 Los Azulejos Viewpoint<\/p><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/territorios-indicios-vida-marte.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"878\" \/><\/em><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Would Mount Teide be a giant on Mars?<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Location: Llano de Ucanca first viewpoint.<\/p><p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/teide-gigante-marte.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"878\" \/><\/em><\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">A catalogue of eruptions in the solar system.<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Titillium Web', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Location: Juan \u00c9vora Museum Car Park.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laorotava.es\/turismo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/erupciones.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"878\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8cb4c7 e-grid-align-left elementor-shape-rounded elementor-grid-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-social-icons\" data-id=\"b8cb4c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"social-icons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-social-icons-wrapper elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon elementor-social-icon elementor-social-icon-facebook elementor-repeater-item-df0173d\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Facebook<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-facebook\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon elementor-social-icon elementor-social-icon-twitter elementor-repeater-item-495e8c5\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Twitter<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-twitter\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DISCOVER LA OROTAVA Astrotourism in La Orotava There are a number of climatological and geographical factors that determine the excellent quality of the La Orotava sky for astronomical observations, one of the best in the world. As this is the municipality with the greatest slope of all Spain (from 0 to 3,718 metres), part or our territory is above the typical \u2018sea of clouds\u2019, which acts as a natural barrier for the light pollution of nearby populations. Tenerife is located near the terrestrial equator; therefore it counts with visibility over the whole northern celestial hemisphere and part of the south one, practically all year round. The so-called Sky Protection Law, pioneer of its kind, regulates the illumination of exteriors, the radio-electric power, the polluting industries and the air traffic over the Canary Islands\u2019 observatories. Webcams from Instituto de Astrof\u00edsica de Canarias (IAC): For a correct observation of the stars, we must be in a place far from any source of light. This means avoiding cities and also the moon, especially when it is full. It is best to get away from the roads and carry a flashlight with a red band that illuminates only what is necessary to read a celestial map. An open place with the widest possible field of vision will also help us. The twilight arrives and that&#8217;s when the experience begins. The presence of divinities and astral cults is a constant in the Archipelago: the sun, the moon and other celestial entities, as well as protective spirits that could be incarnated in the ancestors and evil forces with diverse manifestations. The night sky can be a wonderful place full of stars, but there are some bright celestial lights that shine more than others: Sirius is the brightest one in the entire night sky seen from Earth, 8.6 light years away. Canopus is the second brightest one in the night sky, no less than 310 light years away. Arcturus (Alfa Bootis) is the third brightest star in the night sky and the brightest one in the northern celestial hemisphere, 37 light years away. Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to the Sun and it is about 4.37 light-years away. Vega (Alpha Lyrae) is the fifth brightest star in the night sky and the second one in the northern celestial hemisphere after Arcturus. It is considered a relatively close star, only 25 light years away from Earth. Vega was the Polar Star around the year 12000 BC. LA OROTAVA SUMMITS ARE A STARLIGHT RESERVE. A Starlight Reserve is a protected natural space where a compromise is established for the defense of the quality of the night sky and the different associated values, whether cultural, scientific, astronomical, scenic or natural. The requirements in a Starlight Reserve will specifically meet the characteristics, singularities and functions of each space, whether related to the preservation of astronomical observation conditions, those related to the conservation of nature, the integrity of the night landscapes or related cultural heritage sites. The concept of Starlight Reserve is accompanied in each case by a participatory Action Plan and a set of recommendations aimed at preserving or restoring the quality of the night sky to the possible limits as it is a source of cultural, educational, scientific and environmental benefits. The Teide National Park and La Orotava summits have received the Starlight certification, awarded by the Canary Islands\u2019 Astrophysics Institute through the Canary Islands\u2019 Foundation for the Dissemination of Astronomy. The Starlight initiative was created in 2009 and is sponsored by international organizations such as UNESCO, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The Teide National Park thus becomes the first World Heritage Site designated as Starlight Destination that complies with the requirements and procedures established for the protection of the sky and its associated natural and cultural values. RECOMMENDED VIEWPOINTS: Pino Alto Viewpoint. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ascending by the TF-21 main road in the direction of the Mount Teide National Park, at kilometer 5 we can see the deviation to the populous neighborhood of La Florida on the left. Take this detour and continue driving by the road until you reach this small viewpoint, located at 575 metres above sea level. Benijos\u00a0 Square Viewpoint. Taking the detour to the neighbourhood of Benijos, we find this viewpoint located in the square of this neighbourhood at 910 metres above sea level. Mataznos Viewpoint. Ascending by the TF-21 main road and at km 19 we find this viewpoint, located at 1,248 metres above sea level. Vista a La Palma (La Palma View) Viewpoint. It is located at kilometre 20 of this main road, at approximately 1,350 metres above sea level. La Ruleta Viewpoint. Following the main road after the Portillo crossroads and heading towards the National \u2018Parador\u2019 (government run hotel), just opposite it, we arrive at this viewpoint, located at 2,135 metres above sea level. Humboldt Viewpoint. In the La Orotava &#8211; Santa Cruz main road, before reaching the area known as \u2018La Cuesta de la Villa\u2019 we find this viewpoint, located at 320 metres above sea level. Cuesta de La Perdoma Viewpoint. Located on the La Orotava &#8211; Los Realejos main road by La Perdoma (TF-324), at 425 metres above sea level. El Bollullo Viewpoint. On the coast of Villa de La Orotava we find this viewpoint practically at sea level. VIEWPOINTS IN THE MOUNT TEIDE NATIONAL PARK: In Mount Teide National Park you have the option to take a self-guided tour by a total of seven points in which you can observe the relationship existing between this World Heritage Site, stars and planets. Through various information boards installed in the park viewpoints, which follow a route-like specific order, you can learn more about this exciting conjunction between the sky and Mount Teide. These are the information boards (in the same order as they are found from El Portillo): Mount Teide and the Sun share a vibrant secret. Location: Minas de San Jos\u00e9 Viewpoint. Landscapes from another planet at your fingertips. 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It is best to get away from the roads and carry a flashlight with a red band that illuminates only what is necessary to read a celestial map. An open place with the widest possible field of vision will also help us. The twilight arrives and that&#8217;s when the experience begins. The presence of divinities and astral cults is a constant in the Archipelago: the sun, the moon and other celestial entities, as well as protective spirits that could be incarnated in the ancestors and evil forces with diverse manifestations. The night sky can be a wonderful place full of stars, but there are some bright celestial lights that shine more than others: Sirius is the brightest one in the entire night sky seen from Earth, 8.6 light years away. Canopus is the second brightest one in the night sky, no less than 310 light years away. Arcturus (Alfa Bootis) is the third brightest star in the night sky and the brightest one in the northern celestial hemisphere, 37 light years away. Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to the Sun and it is about 4.37 light-years away. Vega (Alpha Lyrae) is the fifth brightest star in the night sky and the second one in the northern celestial hemisphere after Arcturus. It is considered a relatively close star, only 25 light years away from Earth. Vega was the Polar Star around the year 12000 BC. LA OROTAVA SUMMITS ARE A STARLIGHT RESERVE. A Starlight Reserve is a protected natural space where a compromise is established for the defense of the quality of the night sky and the different associated values, whether cultural, scientific, astronomical, scenic or natural. The requirements in a Starlight Reserve will specifically meet the characteristics, singularities and functions of each space, whether related to the preservation of astronomical observation conditions, those related to the conservation of nature, the integrity of the night landscapes or related cultural heritage sites. The concept of Starlight Reserve is accompanied in each case by a participatory Action Plan and a set of recommendations aimed at preserving or restoring the quality of the night sky to the possible limits as it is a source of cultural, educational, scientific and environmental benefits. The Teide National Park and La Orotava summits have received the Starlight certification, awarded by the Canary Islands\u2019 Astrophysics Institute through the Canary Islands\u2019 Foundation for the Dissemination of Astronomy. The Starlight initiative was created in 2009 and is sponsored by international organizations such as UNESCO, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The Teide National Park thus becomes the first World Heritage Site designated as Starlight Destination that complies with the requirements and procedures established for the protection of the sky and its associated natural and cultural values. RECOMMENDED VIEWPOINTS: Pino Alto Viewpoint. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ascending by the TF-21 main road in the direction of the Mount Teide National Park, at kilometer 5 we can see the deviation to the populous neighborhood of La Florida on the left. Take this detour and continue driving by the road until you reach this small viewpoint, located at 575 metres above sea level. Benijos\u00a0 Square Viewpoint. Taking the detour to the neighbourhood of Benijos, we find this viewpoint located in the square of this neighbourhood at 910 metres above sea level. Mataznos Viewpoint. Ascending by the TF-21 main road and at km 19 we find this viewpoint, located at 1,248 metres above sea level. Vista a La Palma (La Palma View) Viewpoint. It is located at kilometre 20 of this main road, at approximately 1,350 metres above sea level. La Ruleta Viewpoint. Following the main road after the Portillo crossroads and heading towards the National \u2018Parador\u2019 (government run hotel), just opposite it, we arrive at this viewpoint, located at 2,135 metres above sea level. Humboldt Viewpoint. In the La Orotava &#8211; Santa Cruz main road, before reaching the area known as \u2018La Cuesta de la Villa\u2019 we find this viewpoint, located at 320 metres above sea level. Cuesta de La Perdoma Viewpoint. Located on the La Orotava &#8211; Los Realejos main road by La Perdoma (TF-324), at 425 metres above sea level. El Bollullo Viewpoint. On the coast of Villa de La Orotava we find this viewpoint practically at sea level. VIEWPOINTS IN THE MOUNT TEIDE NATIONAL PARK: In Mount Teide National Park you have the option to take a self-guided tour by a total of seven points in which you can observe the relationship existing between this World Heritage Site, stars and planets. Through various information boards installed in the park viewpoints, which follow a route-like specific order, you can learn more about this exciting conjunction between the sky and Mount Teide. These are the information boards (in the same order as they are found from El Portillo): Mount Teide and the Sun share a vibrant secret. Location: Minas de San Jos\u00e9 Viewpoint. Landscapes from another planet at your fingertips. 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