Starlight Tourist Destination
Cuenca Highlands
Natural Park catchment area
The municipalities included in the Serranía de Cuenca Astronomy Park catchment area are: Tragacete, Las Majadas, Cuenca, Uña, Huélamo, Vega del Codorno, Sotorribas (Collados, Pajares, Ribagorda, Ribatajada, Ribatajadilla, Sotos, Torrecilla and Villaseca, Zarzuela), Villalba de la Sierra, Poyatos, Arcos de la Sierra, Portilla, Fuertescusa, Fresneda Sierra, Castillejo-Sierra, Mariana, Beamud and Valdemeca.
The Serranía de Cuenca Astronomy Park is in the Serranía de Cuenca Natural Park. This region, in the northeast of the province, has rich environmental value: it is also protected as a Natural Site of National Interest and is part of the Natura 2000 Network. It is home to natural resources of incalculable geological, flora, fauna, and hydrological value. Highlights include:
- The Enchanted City (La Ciudad Encantada) declared a Natural Site of National Interest, and the Alleyways of Las Majadas (Callejones de Las Majadas)
- El Hosquillo hunting park is an experimental area where conservation of species (such as the bear and the Iberian wolf), research and environmental education are carried out.
- Source of the Cuervo River Natural Monument
- Almagrero Creek, also known as Herrería de los Chorros (the Forge of Fountains). Home to one of the very few populations of genetically pure trout.
- Uña Lagoon
- Escabas River Valley
- Source of the Júcar River
- Devil's Window and the stumps of the Júcar
- Tobar Lagoon
- Solán de Cabras
- Huélamo urban ensemble
The park features a network of trails containing 11 paths suitable for hiking and environmental education. Each path is signposted and has a different level of difficulty. The Natural Park also has recreational areas, viewpoints, and further infrastructures for public use. Further information at areasprotegidas.castillalamancha.es
Astrocalendar
Jornadas Astronómicas de La Manchuela
Del 6 al 8 de octubre
Jornadas Astronómicas
I Jornadas Astronómicas de la Comarca de La Manchuela. Actividades para todos los públicos.
Verano Astronómico. Sierra del Segura
Julio-agosto 2023
Observaciones Astronómicas
Ofrecemos una serie de actividades de observación astronómica de una manera guiada y didáctica, en pleno contacto con la naturaleza y en el momento y lugar óptimos para ello: las noches de verano bajo la Sierra del Segura.
Talleres y observación astronómica con telescopios y prismáticos
Verano Astronómico. Sierra de Alcaraz y Campo de Montiel
Julio-agosto 2023
Observaciones Astronómicas
Ofrecemos una serie de actividades de observación astronómica de una manera guiada y didáctica, en pleno contacto con la naturaleza y en el momento y lugar óptimos para ello: las noches de verano bajo la Sierra de Alcaraz y Campo de Montiel.
Verano Astronómico. Valle de Alcudia y Sierra Madrona
Julio-agosto 2023
Observaciones Astronómicas
Ofrecemos una serie de actividades de observación astronómica de una manera guiada y didáctica, en pleno contacto con la naturaleza y en el momento y lugar óptimos para ello: las noches de verano bajo el Valle de Alcudia y Sierra Madrona.
Verano Astronómico. Cielos de Guadalajara
Julio-agosto 2023
Observaciones Astronómicas
Ofrecemos una serie de actividades de observación astronómica de una manera guiada y didáctica, en pleno contacto con la naturaleza y en el momento y lugar óptimos para ello: las noches de verano bajo los Cielos de Guadalajara.
Verano Astronómico. Cabañeros
Julio-agosto 2023
Observaciones Astronómicas
Ofrecemos una serie de actividades de observación astronómica de una manera guiada y didáctica, en pleno contacto con la naturaleza y en el momento y lugar óptimos para ello: las noches de verano bajo el destino Cabañeros.
Verano Astronómico. Serranía de Cuenca
4 de julio de 2023
Observaciones Astronómicas
Ofrecemos una serie de actividades de observación astronómica de una manera guiada y didáctica, en pleno contacto con la naturaleza y en el momento y lugar óptimos para ello: las noches de verano bajo la Serranía de Cuenca.
Astronomical Summer. Sierra del Segura
July-August 2022
Astronomical Observations
A series of guided, educational astronomical observation activities are available, at one with nature (the best place for it) and at the best time of the year: summer nights in the Sierra del Segura.
Astronomical Summer. Serrania de Cuenca Astronomical Park
June-September 2022
Astronomical Observations
A series of guided, educational astronomical observation activities are available, at one with nature (the best place for it) and at the best time of the year: summer nights in the Serranía de Cuenca (Cuenca Highlands).
Guadalajara Skies
June-September 2022
Astronomical Observations
A series of guided, educational astronomical observation activities are available, at one with nature (the best place for it) and at the best time of the year: summer nights under the Guadalajara Skies.
Alcudia Valley and the Sierra Madrona (Madrona Mountains) Natural Park
July-August 2022
Astronomical Observations
A series of guided, educational astronomical observation activities are available, at one with nature (the best place for it) and at the best time of the year: summer nights in the Alcudia Valley and the Sierra Madrona Natural Park.
Elche de la Sierra - Teatro Aguado (Aguado Theatre)
From 9 to 14 May 2022
Starlight Astronomical Monitors Training Days In The Sierra Del Segura, Sierra De Alcaraz, Campo De Montiel, And La Manchuela Regions
Week of 9 to 14 May 2022.
Elche de la Sierra, Albacete.
Free
Number of hours: 60
Places available: 45
Schedule: 9 am to 2 pm, 4 pm to 7 pm, 8:30 pm to midnight (practice)
Calling all tourism sector professionals in Albacete province, particularly in the Sierra del Segura, Sierra de Alcaraz and Campos de Montiel and La Manchuela, with an interest in becoming “Starlight Astronomical Monitors”, and leading groups seeking to enrich their knowledge of the universe and nature, through sharing, with the naked eye, and simple observation instruments.
Santa María del Conde Assembly Hall, Plaza de España 23, Molina de Aragón
28 Feburary to 5 March 2022
Starlight Astronomical Monitors Training Days
Schedule: 10 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm to 1:30 am (practice).
Places available: 45
Number of hours: 60
Student profile and requirements: Entrepreneurs interested in leading groups in natural environments, to rural accommodation or establishments of another kind; tour guides, spokespersons or other professionals involved in communicating scientific, historical, and cultural values in the astronomical sky to groups through night and daytime observation, astrophotography, and the fight against light pollution.
Alcudia Valley and the Sierra Madrona (Madrona Mountains) Natural Park
From 8 to 13 November 2021
Starlight Astronomical Monitors Training Days
Puertollano Cultural Centre. Calle Numancia, 55
Schedule
- Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm.
- Saturday, 13 November: from 9 am to 2:30 pm.
Astronomical observation practice at night from 9:30 pm to 1 am (approx.) from Monday to Friday. *
Places available: 45
Number of hours: 60
Student profile: tourism sector employees interested in undertaking professional astro-tourism activities in the Alcudia Valley and Sierra Madrona Natural Park Starlight Destination.
* For health and safety reasons, registered individuals must provide their own means of transportation from the venue where workshops are held to the astronomical observation points where practical sessions are conducted.
Serrania de Cuenca Astronomical Park
July-September 2021
Stargazing In The Serranía De Cuenca (Cuenca Mountain Range)
A series of guided, educational astronomical observation activities are available, at one with nature (the best place for it) and at the best time of the year: summer nights in the Serranía de Cuenca (Cuenca Highlands).
Alcudia Valley and the Sierra Madrona (Madrona Mountains) National Park
July- September 2021
Stargazing In The Alcudia Valley And The Sierra Madrona (Madrona Mountains) National Park
A series of guided, educational astronomical observation activities are available, at one with nature (the best place for it) and at the best time of the year: summer nights in the Serranía de Cuenca (Cuenca Highlands).
Astronomical Summer. Serrania de Cuenca Astronomical Park
Summer 2020/2021
Astronomical Observations
A series of guided, educational astronomical observation activities are available, at one with nature (the best place for it) and at the best time of the year: summer nights in the Serranía de Cuenca (Cuenca Highlands).
Astronomical Summer. Alcudia Valley and the Sierra Madrona (Madrona Mountains) Natural Park
Summer 2020/2021
Astronomical Observations
A series of guided, educational astronomical observation activities are available, at one with nature (the best place for it) and at the best time of the year: summer in the Alcudia Valley and the Sierra Madrona Natural Park (Ciudad Real).
Astronomical Summer. Serrania de Cuenca Astronomical Park
Summer 2018/2019
Astronomical Observations and Mobile Planetarium
A series of guided, educational observation activities are available for beginners in astronomy, at one with nature (the best place for it) and at the best time of the year: summer nights in the Serranía de Cuenca (Cuenca Highlands).
Museum of Sciences (Plaza de la Merced)
18-19-20 and 25-26-27 October 2018
Starlight Astronomical Monitors
The course aims to make known, in practical fashion, the professional opportunities that astrotourism offers, the unique nature of the companies involved in this niche, how to develop this innovative product and the best way to promote it.
Starlight Tourist Destinations 2023. Castilla-La Mancha Tourism
