The Starlight Foundation, an international organisation linked to the Instituto Astrofísico de Canarias, created a certification system, through which those areas with excellent sky quality and which represent an example of protection and conservation are accredited. These are scenarios that include stargazing as part of their natural, scenic, cultural or scientific heritage and in turn, promote stargazing tourism. This certification scheme is supported by UNESCO, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Starlight Tourist Destinations are places to visit that enjoy excellent conditions for the observation of starry skies and that, being protected against light pollution, are particularly suitable for the development of tourism activities based on this natural resource.
Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park