La Palma

Where in the World: canary islands, spain

Website: starsislandlapalma.es & astrolapalma.com status: starlight reserve thanks to the iconic roque de los muchachos observatory at 2,396m/7,861ft on this volcano island’s peak (home to some of the world’s biggest robotic telescopes), the entirety of La Palma is a starlight reserve. it’s also dedicated to stargazers, with a network of astronomical viewpoints dotted around the island, complete with star charts. if you're into hiking and stargazing, La Palma is heaven.