The Llano del Jable Astronomical Viewpoint is situated in the municipality of El Paso, at 1341 meters of altitude, from which you can admire an amazing view of Aridane Valley and a breathtaking sunset.
Llano del Jable represents a special place for stargazing, since it often stands above the so-called sea clouds and far away from light pollution, so an extraordinary starry sky can be gazed at from here.
This viewpoint has a signpost pointing to the Pole Star, a planisphere for the main circumpolar constellations recognition and some information boards.
How to reach the viewpoint:
From Santa Cruz de La Palma
Take the road LP-3 to El Paso. After a few meters from La Cumbre tunnel, turn left (there is a traffic sign indicating “Mirador Astronómico”) and proceed along the mountain road LP-301 for 6 km (10-12 minutes driving). The viewpoint is on the right on a hairpin turn.
From Los Llanos de Aridane
Take the road LP-3 to Santa Cruz de La Palma. After the Visitor Center of the Caldera de Taburiente, before the tunnel, take the road on the right to “Zonas Recreativas – El Pilar”. Proceed along the the mountain road LP-301 for 6 km (10-12 minutes driving). The viewpoint is on the right on a hairpin turn.