Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los Frailes
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los Frailes is a protected area in Canary Islands with a measured darkness of 53/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically August, when about 68% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 16/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 64%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los Frailes
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 36/100 |
| February | 59% | 36/100 |
| March | 57% | 35/100 |
| April | 59% | 36/100 |
| May | 58% | 35/100 |
| June | 59% | 36/100 |
| July | 62% | 37/100 |
| August ★ | 68% | 39/100 |
| September | 64% | 38/100 |
| October | 61% | 36/100 |
| November | 57% | 35/100 |
| December | 62% | 37/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los Frailes: 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 Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los Frailes for each.
55/100sky darkness at this stay
#2Villa Rosalva
9.4Guests love it(5 reviews)
Villa Rosalva's spacious penthouse apartment in Puerto de la Cruz features sea views from the terrace and balcony, with a private garden and year-round outdoor swimming pool perfect for evening relaxation. The property offers a sun terrace, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area, along with a fully equipped kitchen and dining space for comfortable stays.
- Sky darkness
- 54/100
- To the spot
- 1.7 km
54/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
Check availability →Globales Acuario
Darkness: 52/100 · 6.9 (1,663 reviews) · 1.7 km from Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los Frailes · Puerto de la Cruz
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Sefora Park Hotel
Darkness: 52/100 · 1.7 km from Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los Frailes
Check availability →Hotel Internacional
Darkness: 52/100 · 9.7 Guests love it (109 reviews) · 1.7 km from Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los Frailes
Check availability →Las Aguilas
Darkness: 52/100 · 8.5 Very well rated (4,997 reviews) · 1.8 km from Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los Frailes · Puerto de la Cruz
Check availability →Los Dragos del Norte
Darkness: 52/100 · 8.6 Very well rated (1,663 reviews) · 1.9 km from Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los Frailes
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Live prices around Los Realejos
Los Realejos is the closest base to Monumento Natural de la Montaña de los Frailes 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
- Paisaje Protegido de la Rambla de Castro 2.5 km · Sky Score 37/100
- Paisaje Protegido de los Campeches, Tigaiga y Ruiz 6 km · Sky Score 38/100
- Paisaje Protegido de la Resbala 7.4 km · Sky Score 40/100
- Paisaje Protegido de Costa de Acentejo 11.7 km · Sky Score 40/100
- Paisaje Protegido de Las Lagunetas 13.2 km · Sky Score 41/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).