Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

Sky Score 47/100≈ Bortle 4

Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar 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 83% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 52/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 73%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January59%45/100
February57%44/100
March56%43/100
April51%41/100
May65%48/100
June75%53/100
July ★83%58/100
August73%53/100
September58%44/100
October53%42/100
November58%44/100
December55%43/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

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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