The official Dark Sky observatory is equipped with state-of-the-art telescopes for solar and astronomical observations. These provide a unique visual experience, from observing the planets to observing the craters on the moon, to the deepest sky with a cosmic journey between the nebulae, galaxies and star clusters that tower above us. The wide open spaces around Alqueva offer a wide range of activities that complement the pleasures of sky-watching, such as moonlight horseback riding or attending astrophotography workshops.