World's best spot to go stargazing offers a warm climate, culture and few tourists
Tourists are able to boost their chances of seeing the Northern Lights whilst they are at their most visible in two decades by visiting a certain destination.
The cruising company Fred Olsen has shared the best holiday destinations for tourists wanting a good view of the night sky.
With the Northern Lights recently becoming visible in various parts of Europe, many tourists have a growing interest in stargazing, with many popular holiday destinations giving visitors the chance to see the sky at its clearest.
Neill Sanders, Astronomer and founder of Go Stargazing, noted that tourists who want the best view of the sky at night should try to visit a location with low levels of light pollution.
He explained: "Apart from good weather, the optimal conditions for stargazing are locations away from light pollution.”
“The growing issue of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) means our night skies are becoming increasingly illuminated. Poorly designed and incorrectly utilised lights that shine carelessly into the sky not only adversely affect our views of the stars but also our sleep patterns, our health, and nocturnal wildlife.”
According to Fred Olsen, the destination that is set to give tourists the most impressive views of the night sky is Rhodes in Greece.
The largest of the Dodecanese islands, Rhodes' low population means there is little light pollution, whilst there are typically very few clouds to cover the views.
However, in addition to the nighttime views, visitors to Rhodes can also walk down the narrow streets that were built during medieval times or simply relax on one of the island's many beaches.
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Another destination Fred Olsen recommended for tourists looking to go stargazing is Hvar, an island in Croatia.
Said to be the nation's sunniest spot, featuring an average of over 2,700 hours of sunshine each year, low levels of light pollution let visitors easily observe the night sky.
During the daytime, tourists in Hvar can go on a fresh-air walk through its many lavender fields or sample some of the local wines produced on the island.
Finally, the cruise company suggested a trip to nearby Korčula, another Croatian island that offers visitors a good chance of having an unobstructed view of the night sky.
Whilst this island, located on the Dalmatian Coast, also features little light pollution, it also has a lower amount of tourists, making it a peaceful destination for a break.
Other than the clear night skies, travellers can visit the beautiful St Mark's Cathedral to see it's traditional Dalmatian architecture or dine out at one of the many restaurants in the town centre.