Menorca Stargazing Tour: Constellations in Starlight Reserve

Identify constellations and navigate the night sky with a telescope on the Menorca coast

A two-hour stargazing activity on the Menorca coast where certified guides teach you to identify constellations, use star-hopping techniques, and observe deep-space objects through telescopes. The island is a designated Starlight Reserve with minimal light pollution. Telescopes, blankets and chairs are provided. Pets are welcome. Available in English, Spanish, and French audio guide.

The experience

What makes the night sky visible from Menorca different from most places is the Starlight Reserve designation: the island's protected dark skies let you see constellations and deep-space objects that disappear under ordinary light pollution. A certified guide walks you through the constellations visible that particular night, shares the mythological stories behind them (Hercules, Andromeda, Cassiopeia, the Bears, Draco), and teaches you star-hopping techniques so you can navigate the sky yourself. You'll use a telescope to observe open clusters, globular clusters, binary stars and other deep-space objects. On moonlit nights, the guide points out the moon's seas and craters and explains their formation.

The two-hour session wraps with a night photograph taken with the stars in the background. Something to take home. Telescopes are provided, along with blankets to lay down and chairs if you need them. Pets are welcome. You choose your session in English, Spanish, or with a French audio guide, and the guide reflects on humanity's place within the Milky Way and why observing the cosmos has mattered since our beginnings.

What’s included

• Telescope access for observing deep-space objects and constellations.
• blankets to lay down.
• chairs if needed.
• a night photograph with the stars in the background.
• certified guide instruction in astronomy and constellation mythology.

Options for this experience

4 options

Skylore from other cultures (in Spanish)Available from 21 Jul 2027Photo of the group

Stargazing in SpanishAvailable from 17 Jul 2027Spanish only

Stargazing in Spanish with French audioAvailable from 22 Jul 2027

English SpecialAvailable from 20 Jul 2027Group Photo

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 17 Jul 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (6 to 15 years) · Child (3 to 5 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Espacio Supernova

Is this one for you?Book the English session if you want live instruction in real time, or choose the French audio guide if that suits your language. The activity suits anyone who can sit or lay down comfortably for two hours. If you have mobility concerns, let the operator know and they can provide a chair.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 15 years); Child (3 to 5 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What constellations will I actually be able to see from Menorca?

The constellations visible depend on the night you visit and the season, but your certified guide identifies the main ones in the sky that evening and teaches you how to find them using star-hopping techniques. The guide also shares the mythological stories tied to each constellation.

Can I bring my pet to the stargazing session?

Yes, pets are welcome at the activity. Service animals are also allowed.

What if I can't lay down on the ground?

Chairs are available if you have difficulty laying down. Let the operator know when you book and they can arrange one for you. Infants sit on an adult's lap during the session.

How long is the stargazing activity?

The activity runs for two hours and includes telescope observation, constellation identification, mythology, and a night photograph with the stars.

Is the guide in English?

Yes, live guides conduct sessions in English and Spanish. A French audio guide is also available if you request it when booking.