Sea Starlight: A journey in Spain from the sea to the stars
There are unique trips that you take once in a lifetime and remember forever. Imagine coming to Spain to climb abord a classic sailboat and spending several days swimming in hidden coves, tasting local produce and learning about the stars under the light of the Milky Way.That's what Sea Starlight, a website that offers sailing and gastronomic experiences, brings you. Dare to become a true sailor by discovering the secrets of the sky with the help of expert guides and getting to know the Spanish coast in one of the most beautiful ways possible. You can choose from several experiences at different points along the coast. In addition, all activities are designed to be available in multiple languages.Come experience an authentic cosmic extravaganza.
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Short experiences
If you are looking to try it out for the first time, you can choose a one-night trip just a few hours long on a sailing boat or catamaran. During this activity, for example, you will learn orienteering using instruments such as the sextant and the astrolabe, which are used to determine the position of a ship at sea or the position of the stars in the sky. They'll also teach you how to locate constellations, and a Starlight monitor will reveal fascinating stories about the cosmos while you dine under the stars.Depending on where in Spain where you embark, there will be no shortage of gastronomic touches involving local products. Try, for example, the typical anchovies from Cantabria accompanied by a craft beer, a Designation of Origin Alella wine from a specific area of Barcelona or some signature mussels from the Galician Rías Baixas.Some of these experiences also include stargazing through a professional telescope once you're back on land.
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Experiences lasting a few hours or several days
If you want something more intense and longer-lasting, you can choose from experiences that last several days. Need some examples?You can sail around the Cantabrian Sea, anchoring in places rich with nature, accompanied by an international sailor who is an expert in the region. Discover the impressive Doñana (in the vicinity of Cadiz and Huelva) or visit unique places on the island of Lanzarote and its surroundings, such as Lobos Island, Graciosa Island or Papagayo Point. There's still more: you can travel along the south of the Catalonian coast as far as the Ebro Delta Natural Park or discover the Rías Baixas on a catamaran.Something even more original? Try doing the famous pilgrimage route of the Camino de Santiago by sea, following the Milky Way along what is known as the Jacobean Maritime Route. During the voyage, you will get incredible views of cliffs and find something new to discover at each port. Then, once you reach the city of A Coruña, pilgrims who want to obtain the “Compostela” – the certificate of having completed the Camino – must walk the last 75 kilometres to the city of Santiago.
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Commitment to sustainability and to all kinds of travellers
Whichever experience you choose, you'll be pleased to know that all these activities have a firm commitment to sustainability, as they not only promote locally sourced food and collaborate with local suppliers, but are also committed to the protection of marine ecosystems and the right to enjoy starlight.Although it may seem like an activity only geared towards adults, the truth is that a sailing holiday can also be fun and exciting if you travel as a family. On the Sea Starlight blog, you will find advice on games, educational workshops and water sports to do during a trip like this.Also take a look at the map of Spain that you will find on the website to find out where on the Spanish coast you can book astronavigation experiences.
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