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Our activities
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Cancellation of any of our activities with refund will only be accepted with 48 hours notice, except in cases of force majeure duly justified.
We are subject to weather conditions; if the weather does not allow the astronomical session, it will be replaced by the real-time navigation session.
The largest astronomical observatory in the heart of the Dark Sky® Reserve
in Monsaraz
VISITS AND
TICKETS
Plan your visit to the Alqueva Lake Observatory at the DarkSky® Reserve in Monsaraz, and purchase your ticket for an unforgettable experience.
Explore the universe in a unique environment, far from light pollution, located in an internationally protected area certified as a Dark Sky ® reserve .
OLA
Welcome to the largest astronomical observatory in the Dark Sky® reserve, the Alqueva Lake Observatory (OLA), a place where science and nature meet.
Here, you will have the opportunity to marvel at the immensity of the universe and learn more about astronomy and enjoy the landscape with views of Monsaraz Castle and Lake Alqueva.
Visiting the Alqueva Lake Observatory in the heart of the Dark Sky® reserve, for a guided tour of the magnificent night sky of Monsaraz, means enjoying a sky protected from light pollution, ideal for astronomical observations with high-resolution telescopes.
Events
There is always something new happening in heaven.
Every month we have different celestial objects visible.
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