Night Walks in Cabo de Gata
Experience hosted by Iñaki
3 hoursHosted in Spanish and English
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Up to 10 people
Includes equipment
What you'll do
We meet just after the sun goes down at a viewpoint with stunning vistas of the San Jose bay. There, I will give you a well-charged torch and a mat. Before setting off, you will learn how to orient yourselves using the night sky and throughout the tour I will teach you different techniques so that you always know which way is North. Once we're all set, we will begin to walk towards the famous Los Genoveses beach. As we make our way, I will tell you about the volcanic origins of this Natural Park; its flora and fauna; the legends of pirates who came from the other side of the Mediterranean and many other curiosities of this area and its people.
As night begins to fall, the stars will come out lighting our way to Genoveses and by the time we reach the beach, the sky will be dark, so at this point we'll lie down on our mats and enjoy the glorious glow of the stars above our heads. I will share with you the mythology surrounding the different constellations, interesting facts about the brightest stars and explain the impression of movement of the stars in the night sky. At the end, we will return to the meeting point.
Other things to note
It's a very easy walk of less than 5 km on mostly flat ground.
As night begins to fall, the stars will come out lighting our way to Genoveses and by the time we reach the beach, the sky will be dark, so at this point we'll lie down on our mats and enjoy the glorious glow of the stars above our heads. I will share with you the mythology surrounding the different constellations, interesting facts about the brightest stars and explain the impression of movement of the stars in the night sky. At the end, we will return to the meeting point.
Other things to note
It's a very easy walk of less than 5 km on mostly flat ground.
We meet just after the sun goes down at a viewpoint with stunning vistas of the San Jose bay. There, I will give you a well-charged torch and a mat. Before setting off, you will learn how to orient yourselves using the night sky and throughout the tour I will teach you different techniques so that you always know which way is North. Once we're all set, we will begin to walk towards the famous Los Genoveses beach. As we make our way, I will tell…
What's included
- EquipmentI will provide torch and mat.
- 11 Reviews
- Identity verified
I began to learn about the night sky and constellations in a Nature Survival course at the University of Granada. That night I learned to locate the north using the stars and ... after 10 years there is still no night that does not look at the sky to review any of the constellations visible. Today I am lucky to share the landscapes I live in and my passion for the starry skies with people from all over the world.
Where you'll be
We will do the trail along the coastline between San Jose and Genovese’s beach. One of the most beautiful sunsets in this Natural Park.
La parte astronómica de la experiencia fue genial, estuvimos tumbados en pleno parque natural, al lado de la playa, dónde pudimos ver muchas estrellas. Iñaki lo tiene muy bien montado, láser para señalar las estrellas, imágenes luminiscentes en la oscuridad para explicar las constelaciones, buenos prismáticos con los que ver la luna...Guille, su ayudante, también fue muy agradable y atento. Pero la parte del senderismo es un pequeño paseo pedregoso, al menos el de la Cala Genoveses. Es decir, no es trecking ni nada avanzado, los niños y mayores lo hacen sin problema.
La parte astronómica de la experiencia fue genial, estuvimos tumbados en pleno parque natural, al lado de la playa, dónde pudimos ver muchas estrellas. Iñaki lo tiene muy bien mont…
Es una experiencia totalmente recomendable. Iñaki es un encanto de persona que te va contando lo que vas viendo con detalle y anécdotas. El camino se hace de forma circular, bordeando la montaña hasta la playa de los Genoveses donde de realiza la experiencia estelar y luego se vuelve por otro camino más sencillo. Merece la pena de verdad.
Es una experiencia totalmente recomendable. Iñaki es un encanto de persona que te va contando lo que vas viendo con detalle y anécdotas. El camino se hace de forma circular, bordea…
Things to know
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Government ID
You’ll need to take a picture of yourself that matches the photo on your ID. This is so Airbnb can confirm who’s actually going on the experience. You’ll only have to do this once.
Guest requirements
Up to 10 guests ages 7 and up can attend. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age.
What to bring
Warm clothes and comfortable shoes for walking