Stargazing in Kefalonia
Experience Kefalonia like a true star with our exclusive tours that will take you on a journey of discovery and exploration.
One of the highlights of our tour is the trip to Mt Ainos National Park, where you’ll witness a spectacular sunset that will leave you breathless. As the day turns into night, we’ll take you on a stargazing adventure, where you can marvel at the awe-inspiring constellations and galaxies that light up the Kefalonian sky.
Star nights in Aenos provide the participants an incredible experience of the starry sky. With the telescopes of the park, visitors can observe nebulae, clusters, planets and other night sky objects. With the use of a green laser, visitors learn to navigate the night sky and name stars and constellations. The locations that are used for astronomy nights and astronomical observing in general are the parking at the entrance (free access) and in the protected zone .
Visitors can also learn about light pollution and how to protect biodiversity.
Aenos International Dark Sky Park is the first place in Greece to achieve this designation by the International Dark-Sky Association. A Dark Sky Park is an area with outstanding sky quality, specifically protected for its scientific value and cultural heritage. Aenos IDSP was officially designated in June 2023.