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Astrotourism on Tabarca Island

With the aim of improving the sustainability of one of Alicante’s main tourist attractions, the Municipal Tourism Board has certified the easternmost point of Tabarca Island as a «Starlight Site».
This is a new initiative aimed at promoting the «astrotourism» product on the island. The goal is to help spread the island’s sun-and-beach tourism activity throughout the year, as it is currently concentrated in the summer months. This type of night sky observation can be enjoyed all year round, complementing the island’s tourism offering in a high-quality and respectful way.
Tabarca Guide

This type of night-time observation requires spaces where there is very little light pollution. In the case of Tabarca Island, we have the advantage that on the Campo islet, at the easternmost point, there are no buildings, and the nearby urban areas, although they emit light, are farther away and therefore allow observation of the night sky.
To certify this area of the island as an ideal place for stargazing, the Municipal Tourism Board contacted the Starlight Foundation, promoted by the Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics and the main advocate for the Defence of the Night Sky and the Right to Starlight. Experts from the Foundation examined the cloud cover, clarity and image quality of the island’s sky at Punta Falcón, determining that this area could be certified as a «Starlight Site».

From the point known as «Punta Falcón» on the island, it is possible to enjoy the constellations throughout all the seasons of the year: from Orion, Taurus, Auriga and Gemini in winter to Lyra, Cygnus, Aquila, Scorpio and Sagittarius in summer. The circumpolar constellations can be enjoyed every night of the year.

This designation proposes the creation of a working group to develop future educational and cultural initiatives, as well as measures to reduce light pollution in the area and the future installation of photometers to provide data on the sky background.

This represents a commitment to a new tourism offering on Tabarca Island. An offering that respects the environment and the natural and highly distinctive characteristics of our island, promoting a sustainable experience that respects the island’s natural character and tourism activity. Our visitors will be able to enjoy this unique space both in summer and winter, observing the night sky from Punta Falcón and discovering its cultural and natural attractions.

* Important Notice

The Alicante Municipal Tourism Board is not responsible for any changes that may occur to the contact details, opening hours, locations of accommodation establishments, restaurants, tourism service companies and transport services, as well as the city’s cultural facilities. We recommend verifying the information in advance.

Discover the magic of Tabarca’s night sky: a unique virtual and stellar experience

Welcome to the new 360º virtual tour of the night sky over Tabarca Island, the first Starlight Site in the province of Alicante.

Through this innovative interactive experience, you can contemplate the vastness of the cosmos, identify constellations and marvel at the clarity of the Milky Way over the island’s Mediterranean landscape. This immersive journey invites both astronomy enthusiasts and curious minds to discover the secrets hidden in Tabarca’s night sky in an atmosphere of exceptional calm and clarity.

A privileged destination for astrotourism all year round

The protection of its natural surroundings and low light pollution make Punta Falcó in Tabarca a landmark location for astronomical observation. But the experience does not end on the screen: observing the night sky is an activity that can be enjoyed in person throughout all four seasons of the year.

A sustainable experience that highlights the natural heritage of the night, promotes scientific outreach and offers a magical alternative to the island’s traditional daytime visit.

Ready to reach for the stars? Start the 360º virtual tour and begin planning your next getaway under Tabarca’s sky.

Astrotourism Tabarca 360° virtual tour

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