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

#SpotSky ScoreDarknessWhere to stay
1Mirador del EstrechoViewpoint56/100≈ Bortle 2Stays →
2Santa InesViewpoint55/100≈ Bortle 2Stays →
3Mirador de Collado de LandrinoViewpoint54/100≈ Bortle 2Stays →
4Mirador de la Portilla del AlmonteViewpoint54/100≈ Bortle 2Stays →
5Los Canchos De RamiroViewpoint54/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
6Parque Nacional de MonfragüePark / protected area53/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
7Mirador La BásculaViewpoint53/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
8Salto del GitanoViewpoint52/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
9Observatorio de comedero de buitresViewpoint52/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
10Mirador Celeste de GalizuelaViewpoint52/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
11Mirador de la AtalayaViewpoint52/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
12Parque Regional de la Sierra de GredosPark / protected area52/100≈ Bortle 2Stays →
13ZEC Sierra de GataPark / protected area51/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
14Reserva Natural Garganta de los InfiernosPark / protected area49/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
15Monumento Natural Los BarruecosPark / protected area45/100≈ Bortle 4Stays →