Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves is a protected area in Andalusia with a measured darkness of 65/100 (≈ 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 Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 46% | 37/100 |
| February | 45% | 36/100 |
| March | 47% | 38/100 |
| April | 45% | 36/100 |
| May | 61% | 45/100 |
| June | 77% | 53/100 |
| July ★ | 92% | 61/100 |
| August | 82% | 55/100 |
| September | 64% | 46/100 |
| October | 47% | 37/100 |
| November | 49% | 38/100 |
| December | 44% | 36/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves: 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 Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves for each.
63/100sky darkness at this stay
63/100sky darkness at this stay
63/100sky darkness at this stay
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Hotel Rural Cerro de Hijar
Darkness: 62/100 · 5.7 km from Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves
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Hostal Ascensio
Darkness: 62/100 · 8.2 km from Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves
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Hostal Sango
Darkness: 61/100 · 12 km from Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves
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Hotel Rural Los Jarales
Darkness: 57/100 · 11.2 km from Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves
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Altos de Istán
Darkness: 57/100 · 11.5 km from Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves
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Live prices around Tolox
Tolox is the closest base to Parque Nacional de la Sierra de las Nieves 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.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in Andalusia
- Parque Natural de la Sierra de las Nieves 2.4 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Monumento Natural Pinsapo de las Escaleretas 4.8 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Monumento Natural Nacimiento del Río Genal 13.1 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Monumento Natural Cueva del Gato 23.5 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Monumento Natural de las Dunas de Artola y Cabopino 29.6 km · Sky Score 35/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).