Astro tourism is the newest trend taking over the travel industry, captivating travellers and astronomy enthusiasts alike.
Escaping to areas with reduced light-pollution
This niche travel trend is transforming traditional travel by combining education, adventure, and luxury. One third of the global population cannot see the stars or Milky Way at night due to artificial light pollution. Astro tourism allows you to experience these cosmic landscapes by escaping to destinations with reduced light pollution and clear night skies to witness a dazzling array of stars and constellations.
Italy’s Most Beautiful Skies award
This summer witness the wonders of the cosmos at the 4-star Baia del Sole located on Calabria’s Tyrrhenian coast, between Tropea and Capo Vaticano, in lush gardens facing the sea, just steps from its private sandy beach. The expansive panoramic views of Stromboli and the Aeolian Islands from the terraces, combined with the reduced light pollution of the area, makes Baia del Sole the perfect spot to observe the stars and the central region of the Milky Way. The beauty of these starry skies and the resort’s commitment to creating experiences to enhance and enjoy celestial heritage has earned Baia del Sole Italy’s Most Beautiful Skies award.
Observing the moon, stars and planets
Baia del Sole offers Star Hopping Among the Constellations experiences free for all hotel guests. The Association of Amateur Astronomers will guide guests through the cosmos with the aid of professional telescopes, providing them with the opportunity to observe the moon, planets, and deep sky objects as never before. Baia del Sole’s advantageous location makes it possible to see constellations year-round - witness the Lunar sunsets over the sea each moth, watch the Milky Way rise from the south and set over the sea in the west in the summer, and see Jupiter and Saturn become visible throughout the night in late September and October. These experiences are scheduled for 13 and 27 July, 11 and 24 August and 7 September.
Ancient sites and foodie discoveries
The resort has a Kids’ Club and a variety of activities in the unspoiled nature of Calabria, including hiking and cycling, as well as visits to ancient archaeological sites and foodie discovery trips of this lesser-known region.
For information: www.baiadelsole.com
