Centro de Visitantes del Roque de los Muchachos

Space from a scientific perspective

11/2022 What many people don't know is that La Palma is a starlight reserve. This is particularly evident up at the Roque de los Muchachos. In addition to the Centro de Visitantes del Roque de los Muchachos, there are a number of renowned observatories from various research institutions in different countries. La Palma is probably the most important research station for space in Europe. The visitor center is worth a visit. Not only are the special features of the various telescopes at the individual research stations explained here, but you also get an exciting insight into science and technology.