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Exterior NaturalRoque de los Muchachos
La Palma · Garafía
The highest point on La Palma (2,426m) and home to the most important Astrophysical Observatory in the Northern Hemisphere. The road climbs through Canarian pine to emerge above the sea of clouds, where telescope domes dot the summit like a science fiction landscape. Vertiginous views into the Caldera de Taburiente. An iconic, unmistakable location for science, documentary, drama or any story requiring altitude, technology and extreme landscape.
Features
observatorytelescopemountainsea of cloudsroadsummitscienceiconiccalderaaltitude
Island
La Palma
Municipality
Garafía
Best light
Sunset (golden hour above the sea of clouds). Also excellent at sunrise.
Equipment access
Paved road to the summit. Limited space for large vehicles. Altitude may affect equipment and crew.
Altitude
2426m