Mirador del Jable is one of the viewpoints on the La Palma island, which belongs to the Canary archipelago. It is a special place, since it offers an exceptional view during the night, and thus, is often called Mirador Astronómica. Often called one of the best places for stargazing, Mirador del Jable is also easy to access.

The viewpoint is situated in El Paso municipality to the west of La Palma island, surrounded by volcanic rocky ridges, such as Cumbre Nueva. Due to its impressive altitude, which is 1341 meters, Mirador del Jable passes the point of sea clouds along with light pollution and is further exposed to the clear starlit sky.

At night, especially in January, the view is otherworldly - you can make out different constellations, such as Cassiopeia, Pegasus, and Andromeda. The last one is home to the biggest galaxy in the sky, the Great Andromeda Nebula. You can draw your own conclusions on its size, but bear in mind that being over two million light-years away, the Andromeda Nebula still can be seen without any special equipment!

On the whole, the stars during clear nights seem closer than ever before, and Mirador del Jable itself is more accessible than Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory. By the way, the viewpoint contains some information boards, the maps of the main constellations which can be observed from the mirador. Moreover, there is even a signpost indicating the direction of the Pole Star!

However, don't think that night time is the only period you can visit the viewpoint. In daylight, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the seemingly endless Atlantic, black lava fields and ridges, especially the beautiful Ariadne Valley. Stay for the sunset which will prove that it is yet another ocean sunset you will never be able to forget! Even more convenient is the fact that during the night it is never too cold, because the rocks absorb the heat in the daytime, slowly releasing it after the sunset. So, no matter if you are a poet or a scientist, you will be equally amazed by the vastness of the cosmic skies which unfold before your eyes, once you get to the Mirador del Jable.