Top 5 locations for stargazing
Astrotourism is becoming more popular every year. People are willing to travel thousands of kilometers to admire the stars. But which places on Earth are considered the best for this? Let's find out now!
Marrakesh, Morocco
A place that abounds in culture and life. Although the city is not located on the coast, tourists from all over the world come here during their vacations. There are beautiful mosques, palaces, and gardens here, and visitors can wander through the extensive bazaars for hours trying the best Moroccan cuisine. The heart of the old city, Jemaa-El-Fna Square, is listed on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List.
Savannah, Georgia
This is an exemplary ancient city in the south of the USA. Savannah fascinates travelers with the architecture of the pre-war period, with its historic sites and streets planted with oaks. By the way, Bonaventure Cemetery is considered one of the symbols of the city. Explore the mysterious history of the city with hotels, restaurants, and cemeteries that are said to have paranormal energy. What could be better on the eve of Halloween?
Antalya, Turkey
The fast-growing resort will provide tourists with the perfect combination of relaxing beaches and authentic Turkish culture. In the city, you can find sights of different eras: Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Lucian, Pamphylian, and Hellenistic.
And only 40 minutes drive from the city on the territory of 63 thousand hectares there is the largest in Turkey amusement park, Land of Legends, where 72 slides and 43 water attractions are installed.
Munich, Germany
Traditionally, the largest holiday in the world, Oktoberfest, takes place in Munich in October. The program includes a festive procession, a mass, and a family day, when the prices of attractions are lower than usual. The holiday will end with a salute, demonstrative shooting of hunters from mortars.
Montevideo, Uruguay
In October, the average temperature is 22°C. If you are not a fan of stifling heat, then use good weather to explore the Old Town. Ride the bike along the La Rambla bike avenue and the coastline of the city, and have lunch at the port market of Mercado del Puerto which is considered a haven for meat lovers.
Lisbon, Portugal
You can perfectly spend your sunny holiday in Portugal. In the off-peak month for travelers, there is a lot of advantages, one of which is the absence of a crowd. The majestic cathedrals, ornate palaces, pompous monuments to kings and marquises remind of the imperial past of Lisbon.
Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia
Nature lovers will want to visit the Simien Mountains National Park with stunning scenery. These places should be especially green in October, after the rainy season.
The park is remarkable not only by the views of the mountains but also by the fact that extremely rare animals live on its territory. The park was created mainly to protect the Abyssinian goats, there are only 1,000 of them, and they are not found anywhere else in the world.
Dubai, the United Arab Emirates
This is one of the most incredible cities in the world. In October, the air temperature is not as high as in summer, and you can safely walk around the city and explore its futuristic places.
Trinidad and Tobago
Two large islands in the Caribbean sea are a tropical paradise in October. The main focus is on eco-tourism. The nature of the islands is very diverse: there are about 400 species of birds, 600 species of butterflies, 50 species of reptiles and 100 species of mammals. Besides, there are not many tourists in Trinidad and Tobago in the autumn.
Bagan, Myanmar
Bagan is an amazing eclectic spectacle: more than two thousand temples built of limestone, sandstone, or marble with tiles and underground galleries, and every one is a little bit different from the previous one. Pilgrims from all over Asia come here. And some tourists are so imbued with the local culture that they live for a few months.
October is the month before the peak season in Bagan. Use the warm weather to explore the temple complex.
Astrotourism is becoming more popular every year. People are willing to travel thousands of kilometers to admire the stars. But which places on Earth are considered the best for this? Let's find out now!