Mirador de la Creu d'Eixol

Sky Score 42/100≈ Bortle 2

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Mirador de la Creu d'Eixol is a scenic viewpoint in Catalonia with a measured darkness of 82/100 (≈ Bortle 2), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically July, when about 58% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 17/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 37%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Mirador de la Creu d'Eixol

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January39%42/100
February37%41/100
March31%37/100
April33%38/100
May34%39/100
June42%44/100
July ★58%54/100
August54%52/100
September37%40/100
October32%38/100
November31%36/100
December37%41/100

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

Where to stay near Mirador de la Creu d'Eixol: 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 Mirador de la Creu d'Eixol for each.

Or Blanc#1Darkest sky of these stays

Or Blanc

7.3Well rated(368 reviews)

Nestled at the entrance of Aigüestortes National Park with countryside views, Hotel Or Blanc offers an outdoor swimming pool and direct access to excellent hiking, skiing, and water activities along the Noguera Pallaresa river and Sant Maurici lakes. This rustic-style property features simple rooms, a restaurant, bar, sauna, and ski storage, making it a welcoming base for stargazing getaways in this remote mountain setting.

Sky darkness
80/100
To the spot
2.9 km
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Casa Palmira#2

Casa Palmira

8.5Very well rated(651 reviews)

Casa Palmira sits in Espot within the Pyrenees' Pallars Sobirà region, just a short distance from Aigüestortes National Park, offering traditionally decorated mountain-style rooms with private bathrooms and heating. The hostal features a restaurant serving classic Catalan mountain cuisine alongside a café and bar, plus ski storage and free nearby parking for guests exploring the area.

Sky darkness
76/100
To the spot
4 km
Location
Espot
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Hotel Els Encantats#3

Hotel Els Encantats

9.1Guests love it(1,060 reviews)

Nestled in Espot with mountain views and countryside vistas, Hotel Els Encantats sits just 1.9 miles from the Aigüestores i Estany Sant Maurici Natural Park, offering a peaceful base for stargazing enthusiasts. The hotel features heated rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, ski storage, and an à la carte menu.

Sky darkness
76/100
To the spot
4 km
Location
Espot
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More stays nearby

  • Casa Rural Casa Colom

    Casa Rural Casa Colom

    Darkness: 76/100 · 8.0 Very well rated (17 reviews) · 4 km from Mirador de la Creu d'Eixol

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  • Hotel Saurat

    Hotel Saurat

    Darkness: 76/100 · 8.8 Very well rated (1,379 reviews) · 4.1 km from Mirador de la Creu d'Eixol

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  • Casa Rural Felip

    Casa Rural Felip

    Darkness: 76/100 · 8.0 Very well rated (17 reviews) · 4.1 km from Mirador de la Creu d'Eixol · Espot

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  • Hotel Roya

    Hotel Roya

    Darkness: 76/100 · 8.9 Very well rated (837 reviews) · 4.1 km from Mirador de la Creu d'Eixol · Espot

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  • Hotel Roca Blanca

    Hotel Roca Blanca

    Darkness: 76/100 · 9.5 Guests love it (713 reviews) · 4.2 km from Mirador de la Creu d'Eixol

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Live prices around Espot

Espot is the closest base to Mirador de la Creu d'Eixol 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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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).