Astrotourism
Palencia is a special place due to its historical relationship with sky observation. Pilgrims on routes like the Camino de Santiago or Camino de las Estrellas were guided by the Milky Way; churches such as San Pedro Cultural represented them in their stones, and important astronomers from the Middle Ages were born in this territory.
The recently created association “Descubre Palencia,” formed by three enterprising women who own charming accommodations in the province of Palencia, is promoting astrotourism experiences to highlight the observation of the night sky, an underexploited resource in the region.
They have organized several gatherings in different locations throughout the province for summer 2023, focusing on star observation. The activities begin with astronomy lectures, followed by the opportunity to observe celestial objects such as stars, planets, nebulae, etc., through professional telescopes. The activities are led by monitors certified by the Starlight Foundation.
Activities
The Skies of Castilla
Adults: 20 euros
Children: 15 euros
under 5 years old: free
Frómista - Ayuntamiento de Frómista. Free Astronomical Events
- July 14th and 15th
- turismo@fromista.com
- 672 146 994
Becerril de Campos - Hotel Sanmartina. Activity "Las Perseidas"
- June 16th to August 19th.
- 22:00
- direccion@sanmartinahotel.com
- 667 73 33 88
Baltanás - Finca El Cercado
- July 8th
- 22:30
- info.fincaelcercado@gmail.com
- 610 54 35 37
Frómista - Eco Hotel Doña Mayor. Activity "Las Perseidas"
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June 16th
July 7th and 21st
August 4th, 12th, and 14th
September 2nd - 22:00
- Hoteldonamayor.com/astroturismo
- 630 22 43 69