The Galician Night Watching Top Here

: Considered the cradle of Galician astronomy, Lalín features the historic Lalín Astronomical Observatory and a geodesic vertex in Maceira with 360º panoramic views of the night sky. Natural Night Phenomena: The "Mar de Ardora"

Galicia invites you to look at the skies to enjoy astrotourism the galician night watching top

Reports frequently discuss the "Galician Night Sky Brightness Monitoring Network," a scientific initiative by the University of Santiago de Compostela MeteoGalicia Objective: : Considered the cradle of Galician astronomy, Lalín

The Galician coastline is dotted with historic towers that provide dramatic backdrops for night watching. Torre de Hércules Jumping over these fires an odd number of

Massive bonfires are lit across the region to "give strength to the sun" and purify the land. Jumping over these fires an odd number of times (usually seven or nine) is believed to grant protection and good luck for the year ahead. The Queimada:

The epicenter is the Plaza del Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela. This is the famous square in front of the Cathedral, where a large fair (the "Feira de Ganado" or cattle fair, now a craft and food fair) is set up.

Why climb a windy hill in the dark? Why ignore the cozy bars in the harbor?