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 onlyAccess documented and arrival mapped

Sunset 20:58Astronomical dark 22:28Sunrise 07:18

90Excellent

Moon for the selected night

Waxing crescent

36% · Below horizon

36%

Excellent

Cloud

Wind 6.7 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 0.7 km

Good

Humidity

50% · 24°C

Visibility 0.7 km

Sun, 19 Jul

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.

AEMET 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.