Four best lookout points in Lanzarote

Stargazing in Lanzarote: The Best Viewpoints to Watch the Stars

Summer is the best season to enjoy Lanzarote’s viewpoints and starry skies, but really, any night is perfect here. The darkness of uninhabited areas and protection from light pollution make it an ideal destination.

With the sunset, the astronomical show begins. Constellations, planets, and faint galaxies appear easily visible — no surprise in a world-renowned archipelago for its night skies.

By day Lanzarote fascinates with volcanic landscapes, and by night, its stars enchant. Top astrophotographers already admire its beauty.

This year’s meteor showers — Orionids (October), Leonids (November), and Geminids (December) — are the perfect excuse to visit Lanzarote’s viewpoints.

Key Dates for Stargazing

• Orionids (Oct 21–23): From Halley’s Comet debris.
• Leonids (Nov 17 peak): A sky full of meteors.
• Geminids (Dec 4–17, esp. Dec 14): Brighter and stronger than the Perseids.

Peñas del Chache

Lanzarote’s highest point (670m) with zero light pollution. Sunset followed by Andromeda, Pisces, Capricorn, Pegasus — and even the Milky Way.

Guinate Viewpoint

Hidden near the Chinijo Archipelago. By day, panoramic views of La Graciosa; by night, intimate stargazing in silence.

Los Hervideros

Cliffs over the Atlantic where sea and sky merge. Safe spots required, but if the ocean is calm, the night is magical.

La Caldera Viewpoint

Remote and unmarked above Famara. Reachable by 4x4 or hike. Dark skies, meteor showers, hot chocolate — unforgettable nights.