The best places to see the tears of Saint Lawrence in Catalonia?
Every August, the night sky treats us to one of the most anticipated spectacles of the year: the meteor shower known as the Tears of Saint Lawrence or Perseids. The Tears of Saint Lawrence are a meteor shower visible every year between late July and mid-August, with peak activity around August 12. The less light pollution, the more spectacular the phenomenon.
Below, we suggest some spectacular places to observe them in Catalonia, surrounded by nature, silence, and excitement.
Get ready to look up and be amazed!
1. Montsec
Recognized as a Starlight Tourist Destination, Montsec is one of the best places in Europe for stargazing. Its clear, dark sky, combined with its privileged location, make it an unbeatable place to enjoy the meteor shower.
2. The Pedraforca
One of Catalonia's most iconic mountains and also one of the most special peaks for connecting with the sky. The height, the peace, and the landscape make Pedraforca a perfect place to see the stars in all their glory.
3. Wetlands of the Empordà
The open fields and footbridges of the Aiguamolls allow you to view the sky unobstructed. An ideal option for combining nature and astronomy.
4. Cape Creus
Here, sky and sea merge. The landscape of Cap de Creus and its natural darkness create the perfect setting for stargazing.
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5. Hermitage of Sant Elm
An iconic viewpoint with views of the entire Costa Brava. If the sky is clear, you'll enjoy a nighttime panorama filled with fleeting lights.
6. Prades Mountains
A setting of wild nature and little light pollution. Ideal for silent sky-gazing, among pine trees and clearings.
7. Garraf Park
Despite being close to the metropolitan area, Garraf has open, elevated corners where the sky can be seen in all its splendor.
8. Montserrat
A mountain filled with magic, even at night. If you climb to a high, dark viewing point, you'll see the tears of Saint Lawrence like never before.
9. Montcau and La Mola
Within the Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park, we find two accessible and charming peaks: La Mola and Montcau. Observing the sky from this spot has added symbolic value, as it is named after the saint associated with the most magical meteor shower of the summer.
10. Alt Pirineu Natural Park
Altitude, silence, and absolute darkness. It's the largest natural area in Catalonia and one of the most spectacular for astronomical observation surrounded by nature.
The tears of San Lorenzo are more than a meteor shower. They're an opportunity to pause, listen to the silence, and connect with the immensity. Choose one of these spots, get away from the artificial lights... and let the sky amaze you.
