Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

Sky Score 49/100≈ Bortle 3

Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez is a protected area in Andalusia with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ Bortle 3), 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: 60/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 77%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January50%44/100
February48%43/100
March48%43/100
April47%43/100
May59%50/100
June74%59/100
July ★87%66/100
August77%60/100
September55%47/100
October48%43/100
November50%45/100
December48%43/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

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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