Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas is a protected area in Andalusia with a measured darkness of 66/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically July, when about 92% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 19/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 64%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 46% | 37/100 |
| February | 45% | 37/100 |
| March | 47% | 38/100 |
| April | 45% | 37/100 |
| May | 61% | 45/100 |
| June | 77% | 54/100 |
| July ★ | 92% | 62/100 |
| August | 82% | 56/100 |
| September | 64% | 47/100 |
| October | 47% | 38/100 |
| November | 49% | 39/100 |
| December | 44% | 36/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas for each.
66/100sky darkness at this stay
66/100sky darkness at this stay
63/100sky darkness at this stay
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Hotel Balneario de Fuente Amargosa
Darkness: 63/100 · 11.4 km from Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas
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Hotel Rural Cerro de Hijar
Darkness: 62/100 · 10.6 km from Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas
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Hostal Ascensio
Darkness: 62/100 · 12.4 km from Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas
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Hotel Rural Los Jarales
Darkness: 57/100 · 12.3 km from Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas
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Altos de Istán
Darkness: 57/100 · 12.8 km from Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas
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Live prices around Parauta
Parauta is the closest base to Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
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Nearby spots in Andalusia
- Parque Natural de la Sierra de las Nieves 4.5 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves 4.8 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Monumento Natural Nacimiento del Río Genal 8.4 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Monumento Natural Cueva del Gato 19.3 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Monumento Natural de las Dunas de Artola y Cabopino 32.4 km · Sky Score 35/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).