Requena observatory

Requena observatory lies in the Tierra Bobal wine country of the Valencian Community, Spain, an area whose clear, low-light-pollution skies have earned it recognition as a Starlight destination.

About Requena observatory

Requena observatory is registered as an astronomical site in the Valencian Community. Detailed public information about its buildings or instruments is limited, but its surroundings are well known among stargazers.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits inland from the Mediterranean coast, in the hills and vineyards around Requena. The Tierra Bobal area is part of Spain's network of Starlight destinations, a certification recognising skies suitable for astronomical observation, tourism and environmental protection, backed by UNESCO, the IAU and the World Tourism Organisation.

Visiting Requena observatory

Because opening hours and access details are not published, anyone planning a visit should check locally or with regional tourism offices before travelling.

See your named star from here

If you have named a star with Star Register, its exact coordinates can be pointed to by a telescope wherever you are, including from a dark-sky site like Requena. Look up its position any time in our star catalogue.