Maspalomas, San Mateo, or Tejeda · 470m

Mirador Astronómico de la Degollada de las Yeguas

An official southern Gran Canaria astronomy viewpoint near Maspalomas, suited to meteors and southern-sky objects.

Promising skies. Check access first.

Forecast availableSky conditions onlyRecommendation paused

Sunset 18:15Astronomical dark 19:35Sunrise 07:16

98Sky conditions only

Moon for the selected night

Waning crescent

19% · Below horizon

19%

Excellent

Cloud

Wind 7.5 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 40 km

Fair

Humidity

65% · 18°C

Visibility 40 km

Wed, 4 Nov

Status source expired

Checks before departure

The coordinate and astronomy use are official. GC-60, wildfire, and emergency status still control the visit.

The product covers the viewpoint and arrival, not the entire protected landscape.

Status source expiredAEMET warning status not verifiedRepresentative official air quality not verifiedActual road-owner status not verified

Opening window: Use is subject to viewpoint, road, and protected-space closures.
Reservation: No reservation or camping is represented for short viewing from the viewpoint.
Transport: Mountain-road approach from Maspalomas; plan a low-light return.
Road and arrival: GC-60 and the exact viewpoint access must be open according to the Cabildo.
Facilities: Signed viewpoint · Parking area · Limited services
Protected-area rules: Remain on the viewpoint surface and do not infer camping or off-road permission.
Language support: Official tourism information is Spanish; English availability must be verified.
Time basis: Atlantic/Canary
Forecast and viewing coordinates: 27.81928, -15.57934
Altitude: 470 m

· Give your eyes about 10 minutes to adapt to the dark after arrival.
· Keep flashlights and vehicle lights low for other stargazers.
· Recheck AEMET, representative official air quality, calima, wildfire restrictions, cloud, wind, and temperature immediately before departure.
· Verify the booking, lawful arrival point, actual road owner, and return separately from the sky score.