Stargazing in the desert

Just as the ancient sailors arrived on the coast of Cape Verde following the stars, you too can learn to recognize them: this incredible evening experience will make you rediscover the magic of being surrounded by the silent of the nature, under a starry sky with the assistance of expert guides.

With the help of powerful telescopes, lasers, tablets and the right latitude it is possible to learn how to recognize constellations and asterisms, planets and objects further away such as galaxies and nebulae. The moon will be photographable as you have never seen it, as well as Jupiter and Saturn (in their period), the Pleiades and much more. The darkness of the African night will make you express wishes whenever you see a shooting star!

The experience aims to intrigue you, with a scientific and a romantic view, with which you can go home and be able to recognize some objects of the sky, even with naked eyes, to impress friends and family with suggestive stories to tell about myths and legends of various cultures. In addition you will be taught how to use the astronomical applications on tablets and phones to repeat the experience at your home.

Although like a grain of sand in the ocean, Boavista is a place where you can feel “part of the planet”, with its animals, its volcanic earth, its sea, its climate and even its starry sky. The location without dangers, the convenience of transportation, an excursion suitable for all ages, exquisite dinner, pontch and local desserts, the ability of guides and a little technology will give you an evening full of memories. Enthusiasm is assured for everyone, while rediscover the beauty of the night sky, often taken for granted but always present throughout life.

– The restaurant kitchen offers goat meat, chicken, fish, potatoes, rice and legumes, with typical local products. If you have food allergies or intolerances you should advise during the booking.
– In the desert, especially at night, it can get cold: it is advisable to dress in layers. Comfortable shoes (no heels).
– During the evening it is better not to use the phone with a very bright screen and it is forbidden to use the flash, which can disturb your vision and that of other guests.
– In winter there are no mosquitoes in the desert, but in summer there may be some.
– Observing the stars requires a little patience. It rarely happens that the sky is completely covered, but waiting a bit ‘of time you can always see something.

Why practice stargazing?

“The Earth is nothing but a small stage in a vast cosmic arena: to answer the question “what’s out there?” we must first understand that we are just stardust.” – Carl Sagan