Stargazing getaway to Lleida with a night visit to the Montsec Astronomical Park
With this astronomical getaway to Lleida you will enjoy the starry sky of the Sierra del Montsec in the closest accommodation to the Montsec Astronomical Park which, in addition, has the Starlight certification>⭐. From this place, located in Àger, just by looking up, you will be able to contemplate the wonders of the sky and visit the most important Universe observation center in Catalonia: the P.A.M. (Montsec Astronomical Park). On this night visit you will discover the secrets of the sky through its permanent exhibition, its unique planetarium in the world and its telescope park where they will show you the most important objects in the Universe. Ready for a trip through the stars? Alone, as a couple or as a family, this getaway is perfect for you. 🤩🪐✨
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Experience Details
What is included?
Accommodation in Starlight rural house
General night visit to the Montsec Astronomical Park
What is not included?
Flights
Rental car
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
Transfers
Lunches and dinners
What should you bring?
It is recommended to wear warm clothing even in summer, since it cools down at night, and comfortable shoes.
Complete your trip to Province of Lleida
If you want to add transport to get to Province of Lleida, if you need a rental car in Province of Lleida, if you want to add or remove days from the proposed experience or if you want to customize your trip, do not hesitate to contact us and we will find the option that best suits you.
Travel guide of Stargazing getaway to Lleida with a night visit to the Montsec Astronomical Park
Day 1:
The astronomical getaway to Lleida with a visit to the Montsec Astronomical Park includes Starlight accommodation with breakfast at Cal Maciarol, a family farmhouse converted into a rural hotel that has a restaurant with a paragliding area (for bravest) and the night visit to the Montsec Astronomical Park in which you will carry out different activities:
- Guided visit to L'Ull del Montsec, a digital multimedia planetarium with a mobile dome 12 meters in diameter in which the new film Revealing the Invisible Universe is projected. Thanks to it, you will discover the most advanced techniques used to observe the Universe. Once the explanation of the night sky is finished, the dome will be opened to observe the sky with the naked eye and identify some of the celestial objects of the night with the help of a specialized guide.
- Guided tour of the Parc de Telescopis, the observation area of the Parc Astronòmic del Montsec where you will be able to learn about the different instruments available and, weather conditions permitting, observe some of the most relevant objects at night, such as the Moon, the planets or nebulae.
- Free visit to the astronomy exhibition and Starlight Room. The central building of the Parc Astronòmic del Montsec houses a permanent exhibition that encompasses the various outstanding areas of the Astronòmic: astronomy and space sciences in the Sala del Universo and also dedicates a space to the protection of the night environment against light pollution in the Starlight Room.
What will you see today?
Sierra del Montsec
Ager
Montsec Astronomical Park
Did you know...
What is Starlight certification and astrotourism?
The Starlight Certification is an international system whose objectives are the protection of the night sky, the cultural dissemination of astronomy and local sustainable economic development through astrotourism. This certificate is awarded by the Starlight Foundation, a non-profit entity, born from the I International Starlight Conferencein April 2007, promoted by the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands. Based on it, the "Declaration on the Defense of the Night Sky and the Right to Starlight (Declaration of La Palma)" was created. The Starlight Certification unites science and tourism for the first time and is supported by the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) and IAU (International Astronomical Union). Receiving a Starlight Certification means having excellent sky quality and representing an example of its protection and conservation, promoting sustainable star tourism or astrotourism. Within these certifications are: Starlight reserves, Starlight tourist destinations, Starlight accommodations, star parks and other modalities that promote sustainable astrotourism.
The astrotourism is a sustainable and responsible way of traveling that combines the observation of the night and day sky, astronomical dissemination and the conservation of the quality of the sky together with related leisure activities. you swim with astronomy. Without a doubt, a different and interesting way of traveling avoiding light pollution and discovering the sky.
Practical tips
Remember to bring warm clothes even in the summer months as it is cold at night in the mountains.
If you are looking for a place to eat, the accommodation itself has a family restaurant with home cooking with typical dishes of the area as well as pizzas, mixed dishes and sandwiches. If not, you can always go to the center of the municipality of Àger, a charming town just 5 minutes away by car, and take the opportunity to see its Via Romana and the Collegiate Church of Sant Pere
If you feel like doing something sports and adventure, in this area there is a wide variety of activities and active tourism: kayaking, cycling, hiking, paragliding, climbing... The Sierra del Montsec is a protected area so the environment is magnificent to enjoy nature and the outdoors and family tourism.
Remember that...
The visiting hours of the Montsec Astronomical Park may change according to the season. The date and time will be confirmed together with your reservation.
Activities
Visit and observation of the sky in the Montsec Astronomical Park
Duration of the visit: 2 hours
What does it include?
- Guided visit to the planetarium l 'Ull del Montsec
- Guided visit to the telescope park where you can observe the sky of Áger thanks to its vault, its telescopes and other astronomical instruments
- Free visit to the permanent astronomy exhibition and Starlight Room.
Languages of the guided tour: Catalan or Spanish (the latter in the last session of the night).
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