Discover the connection between the sky, volcanic soil and the historic Malvasía of La Palma in a unique guided experience.
Stargazing under one of the darkest skies on Earth, combined with wine, astronomy and history in a single evening.
Duration: 2 hours
Available days: Thursday and Friday
Essential experience information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Activity type | Guided visit with wine tasting and stargazing |
| Location | Bodegas Teneguía, Fuencaliente de La Palma |
| Languages | Spanish, English |
| Guide | Professional guide specialized in wine and astronomy |
| Experience | Wine, astronomy, volcanic landscape and history |
| Availability | Varies according to sunset time |
| Transport | Round trip available on request |
| Included | Guided visit to Bodegas Teneguía, introduction to the history and architecture of the winery, explanation of La Palma’s geology, trade winds and sky, tasting of a white wine made from local grape varieties, access to the sunset viewpoint or exploration of the hidden heart of the winery, guided stargazing session under the night sky, observation of three celestial objects with a telescope, red wine tasting during the astronomical observation, final Malvasía tasting, use of telescope and astronomical equipment, access to restrooms during the activity |
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Experience highlights
- Wine tasting made from emblematic grape varieties of La Palma.
- Discover how geology, trade winds and the sky shape volcanic winemaking.
- Sunset views or exploration of the hidden heart of the vineyard.
- Stargazing with a telescope under one of the darkest skies in the world.
- Wine, stars, landscapes and history combined in a single night.
Full description
- Discover the deep connection between the sky, volcanic land and the historic wine culture of La Palma on this guided visit to Bodegas Teneguía, one of the most emblematic wineries in the Canary Islands.
- The experience begins with a tour of its 1940s architecture.
- You will learn how the island’s geology, trade winds and clear skies shape the unique character of its wines.
- Next, enjoy a guided tasting of a white wine made from representative local grape varieties.
- You will discover how centuries of tradition, climate and landscape have created a wine identity that is unique in the world.
- The experience continues with views of the sunset and the southern sky of La Palma.
- While tasting the wine, you will reflect on the connection between natural and human heritage, between sky and earth, within the winery setting.
- Indoors, you will learn about La Palma’s pre phylloxera vineyards and the history of Malvasía.
- Its role in literature, its historical value and its importance in global trade.
- As night falls, the experience continues outdoors with a guided stargazing session under one of the darkest and clearest skies on the planet, accompanied by a glass of red wine.
- Using a telescope, you will observe three celestial bodies.
- You will discover how ancient civilizations used the stars to guide harvests, mark the seasons and understand nature.
- To conclude, after understanding its meaning and heritage, you will enjoy a Malvasía tasting.
- The most prized wine of La Palma and one of the great treasures of the Canary Islands.
Meeting point
The meeting point is located at the main entrance of Bodegas Teneguía in Fuencaliente.
Enter through the main gate of the winery and follow the signs to the Shop area.
This is where the experience begins.
Please provide your reservation name at the counter.
The start time varies according to the sunset.
The exact time will be confirmed on the same day.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Water
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Outdoor clothing
- Closed and warm footwear
Not allowed
- High heels
- Sandals or flip flops
- Smoking
- Pets, assistance dogs allowed
- Food
- Strong perfumes
- Touching exhibited objects
Good to know
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.
- The exact start time depends on the sunset and will be confirmed the same day.
- Comfortable and stable footwear is mandatory.
- Eating during the experience is not allowed.
- During stargazing, all phones and smartwatches must be switched off.
- Flash photography is strictly forbidden.
- In case of cancellation due to bad weather, a full refund will be offered.
- As a courtesy, the experience may be adapted to focus more on wine and indoor astronomy, or rescheduled if possible.
- Acceptance of these options is completely voluntary.
