Stargazing in Spain
Stargazing in Extremadura: 15 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 Extremadura scores 56/100. 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 Extremadura spots, darkest first
| # | Spot | Sky Score | Darkness | Where to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mirador del EstrechoViewpoint | 56/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 2 | Santa InesViewpoint | 55/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 3 | Mirador de Collado de LandrinoViewpoint | 54/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 4 | Mirador de la Portilla del AlmonteViewpoint | 54/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 5 | Los Canchos De RamiroViewpoint | 54/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 6 | Parque Nacional de MonfragüePark / protected area | 53/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 7 | Mirador La BásculaViewpoint | 53/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 8 | Salto del GitanoViewpoint | 52/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 9 | Observatorio de comedero de buitresViewpoint | 52/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 10 | Mirador Celeste de GalizuelaViewpoint | 52/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 11 | Mirador de la AtalayaViewpoint | 52/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 12 | Parque Regional de la Sierra de GredosPark / protected area | 52/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 13 | ZEC Sierra de GataPark / protected area | 51/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 14 | Reserva Natural Garganta de los InfiernosPark / protected area | 49/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 15 | Monumento Natural Los BarruecosPark / protected area | 45/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 | Stays → |
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