The light trails that fill the sky towards the first ten days of August are also called " tears of San Lorenzo " on the occasion of the day when the Christian saint is commemorated: according to tradition, shooting stars in fact recall the embers of fire on which San Lorenzo he had been martyred.
But one can well say, and the astronomers support it, that it doesn't end all with the 10 of the month: the shooting stars can be seen also after San Lorenzo and in 2016 they will be particularly numerous .
The reason is simple: between the months of July and throughout August, the Earth passes through a cloud of debris that is found at the Constellation of Perseus, which is why the shooting stars are also called Perseids.
Position yourself after midnight well away, away from urban centers and areas of light pollution, possibly in the northern hemisphere, this is where you can best see the falling stars.
Here there are special places, romantic and unique, from where it is possible to observe this phenomenon, giving yourself a trip in the name of nature. Here are four really incredible ones in Europe.
1. The dream of stars in a tent-bubble in Provence
A glass bubble, as perhaps you had dreamed of as a child, protected but at the same time that allows you to see the world around you: today it is and is called Attrap'rêves, a camping-hotel that welcomes you in bubble-tents transparent glass, located in the middle of nature, in Provence, a few kilometers from Marseille. You are already on the site, right?
2. See the stars from an elegant yurt in Mirano
A stone's throw from Venice, in that of Mirano, the Canonici di San Marco glamping was born: there are no camels like the Mongolia (in the picture), but it is still a truly unique experience, immersed in nature, but at the same time full of comfort and elegance, here is a super romantic astronomical observatory .
Ideal for those who want to conquer the beloved or the beloved, the perfect place for an unforgettable proposal.
3. Velvet sky around the Alqueva lake
In Portugal there is the great Alqueva lake, in the Alentejo, the site declared Starlight Tourism Destination on the indication of Unesco. It is a splendid protected area of 3, 000 square kilometers from which it is possible to observe a velvet cloak studded with stars .
The surrounding villages and municipalities - Alandroal, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portel, Mourão, Moura and Barrancos - offer splendid hospitality and keep lights to a minimum .
4. The Teide National Park in the Canaries
We are in Tenerife, in the central and highest part of the island, around the largest volcano in Spain a splendid nature and above a clear and pure sky.
Here the stars are counted one by one, so much so that it was also called this site " Starlight Reserve " (reserve for the observation of the stars). On the island there is also the Teide Observatory, managed by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canaria.
