Parque Natural Archipiélago Chinijo
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Parque Natural Archipiélago Chinijo is a protected area in Canary Islands 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 December, when about 60% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 20/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 51%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural Archipiélago Chinijo
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 56% | 48/100 |
| February | 55% | 47/100 |
| March | 52% | 46/100 |
| April | 52% | 45/100 |
| May | 48% | 43/100 |
| June | 43% | 40/100 |
| July | 48% | 43/100 |
| August | 52% | 45/100 |
| September | 51% | 45/100 |
| October | 53% | 46/100 |
| November | 53% | 46/100 |
| December ★ | 60% | 50/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Parque Natural Archipiélago Chinijo: 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 Natural Archipiélago Chinijo for each.
68/100sky darkness at this stay
68/100sky darkness at this stay
68/100sky darkness at this stay
Apartamentos Las Gaviotas
- Sky darkness
- 68/100
- To the spot
- 16.4 km
- Location
- Caleta de Famara
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Famara Cottage
Darkness: 67/100 · 16.1 km from Parque Natural Archipiélago Chinijo · Caleta de Famara
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Villas Famara
Darkness: 67/100 · 16.2 km from Parque Natural Archipiélago Chinijo · Caleta de Famara
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Apartments in Famara
Darkness: 67/100 · 16.4 km from Parque Natural Archipiélago Chinijo · Caleta de Famara
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Volcano Kite & Surf Camp
Darkness: 67/100 · 16.4 km from Parque Natural Archipiélago Chinijo · Caleta de Famara
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Aquablanca Suite Deluxe
Darkness: 63/100 · 12.3 km from Parque Natural Archipiélago Chinijo
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Live prices around Órzola
Órzola is the closest base to Parque Natural Archipiélago Chinijo 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 Canary Islands
- Parque Natural de Los Volcanes 36.9 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Parque Nacional de Timanfaya 37.5 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Monumento Natural de Las Montañas del Fuego 37.6 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Monumento Natural del Islote de Halcones 42 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Monumento Natural Los Ajaches 48.5 km · Sky Score 40/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).