{"id":94619,"date":"2024-09-02T10:57:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T10:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=94619"},"modified":"2025-10-14T14:47:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:47:22","slug":"stargazing-where-to-practice-it","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/stargazing-where-to-practice-it\/","title":{"rendered":"GRAZIA Travel Guide: Stargazing \u2014 What Stargazing Is &amp; Where to Practice It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-94620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-places-galaxies-river.jpg\" alt=\"stargazing-places-galaxies-river\" width=\"1600\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-places-galaxies-river.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-places-galaxies-river-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-places-galaxies-river-1024x363.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-places-galaxies-river-768x272.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-places-galaxies-river-1536x544.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-places-galaxies-river-400x142.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-places-galaxies-river-155x55.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>Choose destinations based on the clarity of the sky and wait for the evening to admire the stars. Spot the brightest ones, discover celestial bodies, constellations, and learn stories, myths, and legends. This is stargazing, one of the latest travel trends.<\/p>\n<h2>Here\u2019s Where to &#8220;Practice&#8221; Stargazing:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-94622 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/skyview-nightsky-outside-house-stargazing.jpg\" alt=\"skyview-nightsky-outside-house-stargazing\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/skyview-nightsky-outside-house-stargazing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/skyview-nightsky-outside-house-stargazing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/skyview-nightsky-outside-house-stargazing-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/skyview-nightsky-outside-house-stargazing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/skyview-nightsky-outside-house-stargazing-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/skyview-nightsky-outside-house-stargazing-155x116.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Lago di Dobbiaco<\/h2>\n<p>For those who want to stargaze from their bed, choose one of the <strong>12 Skyview Chalets<\/strong> (adults only) at <strong>Toblacher See on Lake Dobbiaco.<\/strong> They are located a few kilometers from the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Between the Sesto Dolomites Natural Park and the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park. The location within a forest makes stargazing perfect.<\/p>\n<h2>The Red Sea<\/h2>\n<p>In this desert corner still largely untouched by mass tourism, travelers can experience unique activities: listen to stories around the fire and then participate in excursions to observe the splendor of the starry sky in its purest form, including <strong>astronomy photography sessions,<\/strong> with the goal of becoming the<strong> first Dark Sky Reserve certified in the Middle East.<\/strong> The two facilities offering this activity in this corner of western Saudi Arabia, 500 kilometers north of Jeddah, are Six Senses Southern Dunes and St. Regis Red Sea Resort.<\/p>\n<h2>Cervinia<\/h2>\n<p>The sky in the mountains is even clearer. In the <strong>modern resort town of Breuil-Cervinia, at the foot of the Matterhorn,<\/strong> the wooden balconies of the VRetreat Cervinia offer incredible views. Large windows \u2014 even in the dining room \u2014 and many excursions allow you to enjoy the area and admire the stars. After a night hunting for the perfect photo, relax in the <strong>615 square meters of wellness center<\/strong> by Adara Spa and then wait for the dark again.<\/p>\n<h2>Paros<\/h2>\n<p>In Naoussa, on the Greek island of Paros, there is a hotel that offers experiences on a genuine \u201cStargazing platform\u201d in the peaceful bay of Agioi Anargyroi. This is Cosme &#8211; a Luxury Collection Resort. It&#8217;s not just about observation here: <strong>you can admire constellations named after Greek mythological figures.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-94621 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-group-night-sky.jpg\" alt=\"stargazing-group-night-sky\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-group-night-sky.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-group-night-sky-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-group-night-sky-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-group-night-sky-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-group-night-sky-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/08\/stargazing-group-night-sky-155x116.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Formentera<\/h2>\n<p>The sound of waves in your ears and a blanket of stars overhead. Its crystal-clear skies and unspoiled environment have earned Formentera the recognition of a Starlight destination. Since spring, \u201cNoches Astron\u00f3micas\u201d (Astronomical Nights) have started, featuring special events for telescope observations.<strong> The best observation points? Molino de la Mola in the southeast and the Can Marroig Nature Reserve in the northwest.<\/strong> Cal\u00f3 des Mort, Playa de Migjorn, Cap de Barbar\u00eda, Punta Rasa, Acantilados de Cala Saona, and Punta Prima are also good.<\/p>\n<h2>Ledro (Trento)<\/h2>\n<p>Near the Pur area, away from lights and noise, this experience organized by Garda Trentino leads you to explore the solar system. <strong>Accessible to everyone, including families with children and people with disabilities,<\/strong> it includes not only a night visit with guided naked-eye sky observation but also astronomical observation with a telescope.<\/p>\n<h2>Iceland<\/h2>\n<p>Iceland is one of the best destinations for stargazing. The population density is extremely low, and even staying in the cities, just a few kilometers away will allow you to enjoy the starry sky. Moreover, <strong>you\u2019ll likely also see the northern lights.<\/strong> Bring a good quality camera, and you\u2019ll return home with fantastic photographs and unique memories.<\/p>\n<h2>Warrumbungle National Park, Australia<\/h2>\n<p>Warrumbungle National Park has become the first Dark Sky Park in the Southern Hemisphere thanks to several favorable characteristics. The distance from populated areas, high altitude, and low humidity create ideal conditions for stargazing. Located on the park\u2019s edge, the Sliding Springs Observatory houses the<strong>\u00a0 largest optical telescopes in Australia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/horoscopes-august-19-2024\/\">Horoscopes August 19\u201325: Here\u2019s How To Navigate This Week\u2019s Full Moon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/surprising-trick-always-enjoying-restful-nights-together\/\">The Surprising Trick for Always Enjoying Restful Nights Together<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>This article first appeared on Grazia.it- Author: Valentina Lupia<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42690,"featured_media":94620,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[6939,6355,16],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>GRAZIA Travel Guide: Stargazing \u2014 What Stargazing Is &amp; Where to Practice It - Grazia USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover top destinations for stargazing around the world offering perfect spots to admire the night sky and celestial wonders.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/stargazing-where-to-practice-it\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"GRAZIA Travel Guide: Stargazing \u2014 What Stargazing Is &amp; 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