Montaña Matos
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Montaña Matos is a scenic viewpoint in Canary Islands with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically August, when about 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 29/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 70%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Montaña Matos
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62% | 61/100 |
| February | 63% | 62/100 |
| March | 61% | 61/100 |
| April | 60% | 60/100 |
| May | 63% | 62/100 |
| June | 67% | 64/100 |
| July | 78% | 73/100 |
| August ★ | 80% | 74/100 |
| September | 70% | 67/100 |
| October | 62% | 61/100 |
| November | 60% | 60/100 |
| December | 61% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Montaña Matos: 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 Montaña Matos for each.
88/100sky darkness at this stay
88/100sky darkness at this stay
82/100sky darkness at this stay
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Villa Alpalma
Darkness: 81/100 · 0.9 km from Montaña Matos · Puntagorda
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Casa Victor
Darkness: 79/100 · 10.7 km from Montaña Matos
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Villa Vista Azul
Darkness: 73/100 · 12.9 km from Montaña Matos
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Costa Paraiso
Darkness: 70/100 · 14 km from Montaña Matos
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Casa Rural Ecofinca de Teresa
Darkness: 70/100 · 14.6 km from Montaña Matos
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Live prices around Puntagorda
Puntagorda is the closest base to Montaña Matos 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 Canary Islands
- Mirador El Serradero 5.1 km · Sky Score 64/100
- MIRADOR ASTRONÓMICO DE LA MURALLA 7 km · Sky Score 60/100
- Parque nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente 13.8 km · Sky Score 53/100
- Monumento Natural de Idafe 13.9 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Monumento Natural de los Volcanes de Aridane 18.3 km · Sky Score 51/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).