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Astronomical Observations
Discover the sky of Monsaraz, and let yourself be enchanted by the Universe
Located in an internationally certified Dark Sky Reserve® or “Starlight Tourism Destination”, OLA offers a guided tour of the magnificent night sky of Monsaraz, where you can learn polar orientation, identify the constellations and learn about their legends.
Basic concepts of astronomy and astrophysics are covered as various deep sky objects are observed through high-resolution telescopes, including planets, starbursts, binaries, nebulae, galaxies and much more!
The entire experience includes the presence of one of our guides, a professional in the field of astronomy.
Explanations are given in accessible language and our guides are more than prepared to answer all types of questions, including existential ones.
Recommendations
Even in summer it is recommended to bring a coat as the nights cool down quickly.
In winter, bring a coat, scarf, hat, gloves and blanket!
Winter cold is great for telescope observing, but you have to be comfortable
Bring comfortable shoes
Avoid children's shoes with lighting.
Our activity is subject to weather conditions.
When the weather is overcast the session is replaced by the Universe Navigation Session
Session Times:
February - 7pm and 8:30pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
March, April and May - 9:30pm, 10pm and 11:30pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
June and July - 10pm and 11:30pm (every day)
August and September - 9:30pm, 10pm and 11:30pm (every day)
October and November - 9:30pm, 10pm and 11:30pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
December and January - 6:30pm and 8:30pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
On special weekends such as Carnival, Easter, Christmas or some holidays we open on Sundays and Mondays. Check the calendar in the reservations
Cancellations with refund will only be accepted 48 hours in advance, except in cases of force majeure.
We are subject to weather conditions; if the weather does not allow the astronomical session, the session will be replaced by the navigation session.
