Stargazing in Spain
Stargazing in Castilla-La Mancha: 16 dark-sky spots, rated by data
We measured the night sky over every one of these spots: satellite radiance, skyglow from surrounding cities, and ten years of cloud climatology (how the Sky Score works). The darkest sky in Castilla-La Mancha scores 58/100. Each spot guide also lists places to stay nearby, every one rated for the darkness measured at the hotel itself, so you can sleep under the sky you came for.
All Castilla-La Mancha spots, darkest first
| # | Spot | Sky Score | Darkness | Where to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mirador de La JoyonaViewpoint | 58/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 2 | RocigalgoViewpoint | 56/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 3 | Puerto de NieflaViewpoint | 56/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 4 | Parque nacional de CabañerosPark / protected area | 55/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 5 | Puntal de la ViejaViewpoint | 55/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 6 | Vistas a la BataneraViewpoint | 55/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 7 | Mirador de "Las Calderetas"Viewpoint | 54/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 8 | Mirador del TajoViewpoint | 54/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 9 | Pie y medioViewpoint | 54/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 10 | Mirador de la Peña del ÁguilaViewpoint | 54/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 11 | Mirador del Cerro CaballoViewpoint | 54/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 12 | Ruinas Plaza de torosViewpoint | 54/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 13 | Mirador Oeste de Riópar ViejoViewpoint | 53/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 14 | Monumento Natural Monte ArabíPark / protected area | 50/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 15 | Parque nacional de las Tablas de DaimielPark / protected area | 49/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 16 | Parque Natural de las Lagunas de RuideraPark / protected area | 49/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
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