Paraje Natural de Sierra Alhamilla
Paraje Natural de Sierra Alhamilla is a protected area in Andalusia with a measured darkness of 67/100 (≈ 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 87% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 55/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 78%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Paraje Natural de Sierra Alhamilla
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 46/100 |
| February | 59% | 45/100 |
| March | 56% | 43/100 |
| April | 52% | 41/100 |
| May | 65% | 48/100 |
| June | 76% | 54/100 |
| July ★ | 87% | 60/100 |
| August | 78% | 55/100 |
| September | 62% | 47/100 |
| October | 55% | 43/100 |
| November | 62% | 47/100 |
| December | 58% | 44/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Paraje Natural de Sierra Alhamilla
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep: stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Balneario de Sierra Alhamilla
6.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 61/100
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El Puente
6.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 62/100
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Hostal Avenida
6.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Hospedería del Desierto
9.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Cortijo El Castaño
12.3 km away · Níjar · darkness at hotel: 63/100
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Hostal Montes
13.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 59/100
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Cuartel Viejo - espacio de arte
13.3 km away · Níjar · darkness at hotel: 59/100
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Hotel Museo
14 km away · darkness at hotel: 66/100
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Nearby spots in Andalusia
- Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar 26.6 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Paraje Natural Karst en Yesos de Sorbas 26.7 km · Sky Score 49/100
- Monumento Natural Arrecife Barrera de Posidonia 32.8 km · Sky Score 35/100
- Paraje y Reserva Natural de Punta Entinas-Sabinar 45.7 km · Sky Score 41/100
- Monumento Natural Piedra Lobera 51.3 km · Sky Score 50/100