The world's best stargazing destinations – and the No.1 is in France

By Maya Abu Hajleh

Published on

13/08/2026 - 7:00 GMT+2

Stargazing has become a trending topic for travellers, with more trips now built around finding skies dark enough to reveal the Milky Way and passing meteor showers.

To rank the best destinations, eSIM provider Holafly has created its first “Clean Sky Index”. Rather than just highlighting the darkest places on Earth, the index identifies destinations that offer the “best overall balance between exceptional night skies and practical travel”.