Stargazing- Duration
- 3 days
- Kids
- Kid+
- Cost
- $$
- Permit
- Not needed
- Crowd
- Quiet
Stargazing in La Palma
Spain
The Roque de los Muchachos at 2,400 m, above the cloud layer and one of the best observatory sites in the world.
Skill · Beginner
Freediving in El Hierro
Canarias·Spain
Photo: Tbachner · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
Epic~6 days
Why go
The southern coast of El Hierro, around La Restinga, is sheltered from the trade winds, giving calm, clear water over black volcanic walls. The Mar de las Calmas marine reserve is full of fish and some of the best diving in Europe.
When
In season: Year-round · Peak: Jun–Oct
Who it’s for
Skill
Intermediate–Expert
Effort
Moderate
Suitable from
14+ · Teen+
Crowds
Empty
Cost
$$
Freediving specifics
- Access
- Shore and boat
- Max depth
- 50 m
- Visibility
- 30 m
- Water temp
- 22 °C
What to expect
Calm, deep water close to shore, rich marine life and a quiet island. Boat access to some sites.
How to start
Base in La Restinga and freedive with a local centre in the marine reserve. Combine it with the island's trails and volcanic landscapes.
What else is in Canarias
Stargazing
Diving4 dive sitesEpic
- Duration
- 1d
- Kids
- Teen+
- Cost
- $$$
- Permit
- Not needed
- Crowd
- Quiet
Diving in El Hierro
Spain
The clearest water in Spain, over the Mar de las Calmas volcanic reserve.
Skill · Intermediate–Advanced
Stargazing- Duration
- 3 days
- Kids
- Kid+
- Cost
- $$
- Permit
- Required
- Crowd
- Steady
Stargazing in Tenerife
Spain
Stargazing on Teide, with night ascents towards the summit and tours of the Teide Observatory.
Skill · Beginner–Intermediate
Freediving elsewhere
FreedivingEpic
- Duration
- 7 days
- Kids
- Teen+
- Cost
- $$$$
- Permit
- Not needed
- Crowd
- Empty
Freediving in Long Island
Bahamas
Dean's Blue Hole, 202 m deep, home of the Vertical Blue competition and many world records.
Skill · Intermediate–Expert
FreedivingEpic
- Duration
- 7 days
- Kids
- Teen+
- Cost
- $$
- Permit
- Not needed
- Crowd
- Steady
Freediving in Dahab
Egypt
The Blue Hole and the Arch at Dahab, the spiritual home of freediving and its most popular training base.
Skill · Beginner–Expert
FreedivingEpic
- Duration
- 7 days
- Kids
- Teen+
- Cost
- $$$
- Permit
- Not needed
- Crowd
- Steady
Freediving in the Cenotes
Mexico
Freediving in freshwater sinkholes near Tulum, through halocline layers and shafts of light.
Skill · Intermediate–Expert
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