Rutas Astronómicas en Murcia

Epic night shared with our hosts at Finca Astronómica. Very chilled location and atmosphere where we explored first hand some amazing sites from the night sky. All this whilst being expertly told through many interesting stories about the history of the universe and how humans interact with the stars! 🔭✨🌕🌜🍷

Finca Astronomica is not too far off the tarred road in San Isidro, high up above Cartagena. The lovely family that run it are very knowledgeable and passionate about the stars. They can speak English and Spanish expertly as well as their native Polish. We had a great time there with our little ex street dog. We slept overnight in a comfortable pod. I am not a big camping fan but it was fine. Not one mosquito bothered us. There is a bijou, scrupulously clean and well equipped flushing toilet. (No camping toilets for me) During the two hours after sunset, waiting for the sky to darken, there are plenty of things to keep you and your family entertained (although we were on an adults only evening). There's a pool table and another pub game. There are also loads of birds and animals to pet: rabbits,a goat, friendly farm cats, and the dogs; Orion & Sirus. Plus loads of ducks, quails and a peacock. Aleksandra also provided a sumptuous homecooked evening meal, with every dietary need catered for. After that, there were marshmallows for toasting on the campfire. But the highlight, of course was the stargazing. They set up numerous telescopes and we were educated on the history of star gazing from Galileo to the present day. We got to see some amazing stars. For me the most amazing was the red star in the heart of the Scorpio constellation which is appears actually as ring of stars like a star burst. We also saw a ring nebula of stars, a double star and 3 galaxies, and asupernova using the latest technology. We will definitely go again during the perseoid showers.

A late birthday present as the weather conspired against us. What a great night stargazing. Some excellent talks on astronomy and great views. The food was good. We stayed over in a camping pod and had a great night's sleep and a good breakfast too.

Una experiencia inolvidable, nos encantó la tarde noche que pasamos, genial idea.

Encontramos esa actividad para nuestro hijo de 6 años, y al final hemos disfrutado toda la famila. La tarde empezó con música + bebida +animales + juegos, y una deliciosa cena casera + hoguera, cuando se oscurece , empezó la observación astronómica con explicación de los dueños, todo muy interesante. La noche terminó en descansar en la yurta, una experiencia única y 100% recomendada!

Es el mejor sitio astronomico y con comida deliciosa 😋

I love spending time here. Its si detached from my usual life. Being I'm the middle of nowhere surrounded by the stars. You are always made to feel very welcome and they are very friendly and knowledgeable about the galaxy. Definitely recommend spending an evening here.

Lo mejor fue la pasión que mostraron al compartir su sabiduría sobre la astrología, despertando la curiosidad y la imaginación. El lugar es mágico y la experiencia totalmente inspiradora. Gracias!!!!