4-Night Beginners Astrophotography Workshops in Tenerife

This immersive 4-night Beginners Astrophotography Workshop is designed for those passionate about capturing the night sky with a camera. This course will guide you through the fundamentals and techniques of astrophotography, all in one of the best stargazing locations in the world—Tenerife.

Tenerife’s Astrophotography Advantages:

NASA has ranked the Canary Islands among the world’s top three stargazing destinations, following Chile and Hawaii. NASA describe The Canaries as a “Window to the Universe”.

Prime Location

A Certified Starlight Reserve – Some of the clearest, darkest skies in the world.
Situated at 28 degrees above the equator, the island offers a unique vantage point to see further south, making it possible to photograph the rich colours of the Milky Way’s core—something not visible from the Northern countries.

Perfect Conditions

High-altitude shooting locations – Above the clouds for crystal-clear views.
Minimal cloud cover, minimal light pollution and low humidity make Tenerife ideal for capturing stunning images of galaxies, nebulae, and the Milky Way.

Diverse Opportunities

Tenerife offers unique celestial sights every season. The lunar-like landscape provides countless opportunities for nighttime landscape photography, known as nightscape, enhanced by the striking and unusual rock formations.

What’s Included

Tuition: You’ll be guided by our astrophotography guides who are deeply familiar with Tenerife’s unique terrain and dark sky locations. Our guides know exactly where to take you to get the best shots and provide personalised instruction, ensuring you capture the night sky like a pro.

Equipment Provided: Bring your own gear or use our professional setups, including EQ5 GoTo mounts, Skywatcher 72ED telescopes, or Celestron NexStar 8SE, ensuring you have the tools needed to create stunning astrophotography images.

Transport: Convenient transport is included from your accommodation in the South of Tenerife or a designated meeting point elsewhere on the South of the island to the workshops and back, ensuring you can relax and focus on your photography without worrying about logistics.

Multiple Shooting Opportunities: With four nights of shooting, you’ll have more chances to capture different celestial objects and landscapes, giving you a greater variety of photos to take home. Our small group sizes ensure you get more one-on-one time with our guides to make the most of these opportunities.
Personalised Instruction: Each participant receives tailored guidance to match their experience and goals, from camera settings to composition, helping you grow as a photographer throughout the course.

What You Can Shoot

Winter to Spring: Focus on capturing deep-sky objects like the Andromeda Galaxy, the Pleiades, and the Orion Nebula. Learn how to shoot these awe-inspiring objects with precision and clarity.

Summer to Autumn: Shift your focus to nightscape photography, capturing the Milky Way, nebulae, and stunning Tenerife landscapes under the stars. Ideal for those looking to add depth and atmosphere to their astrophotography portfolio.

Course Schedule

Each night, you’ll be taken to the best stargazing locations on the island, including Teide National Park and Corona Forestal Natural Park, where the clear, dark skies offer ideal conditions for astrophotography. This course will teach you everything from the basics of your camera settings, setting up telescopes to how to compose and capture incredible shots of the night sky. You’ll have many opportunities to shoot a variety of celestial objects and landscapes. We’ll provide helpful links and resources for post-processing support, including tips and tutorials to help you edit and enhance your astrophotography images after the course.

Course Details

Duration: 4 nights – Typically 5–6 hours each night.
Location: Teide National Park, Tenerife
Price: €1000 per person
Group Size: Small groups of 2-4 people to ensure personalised attention and plenty of shooting opportunities
Availability: 20th – 23rd Aug 2025, 14th – 17th Sept 2025, 20th – 23rd Sept 2025, 14th – 17th October
What to Bring: A camera, warm clothing (it gets cold at night), and any snacks or drinks you may need on the night.