Mirador El Cardenillo
Mirador El Cardenillo is a scenic viewpoint in Extremadura with a measured darkness of 73/100 (≈ 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 July, when about 86% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 62/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 83%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Mirador El Cardenillo
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 46% | 42/100 |
| February | 46% | 42/100 |
| March | 41% | 38/100 |
| April | 43% | 40/100 |
| May | 53% | 45/100 |
| June | 65% | 53/100 |
| July ★ | 86% | 65/100 |
| August | 83% | 63/100 |
| September | 62% | 51/100 |
| October | 45% | 41/100 |
| November | 37% | 36/100 |
| December | 41% | 38/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Mirador El Cardenillo
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep: stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Hostal El Brezo
20.7 km away · Losar de la Vera · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Casa Rural La Covacha
20.8 km away · Losar de la Vera · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Hotel Rural Hostería Fontivieja
20.8 km away · Losar de la Vera · darkness at hotel: 68/100
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Hostal El Rincón de la Vera
21 km away · Losar de la Vera · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Casa rural el Corral de la vera
21.1 km away · Losar de la Vera · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Casa Sebastiana
21.3 km away · Losar de la Vera · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Hostal Vadillo
21.3 km away · Losar de la Vera · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Casa Verata (Casa Rural)
21.4 km away · Losar de la Vera · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Nearby spots in Extremadura
- Parque Regional de la Sierra de Gredos 13.3 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Mirador del Puerto de Tornavacas 28.9 km · Sky Score 49/100
- Reserva Natural Garganta de los Infiernos 29.3 km · Sky Score 49/100
- Chorrero de la Virgen 34.6 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Mirador de Las Retuertas 38.5 km · Sky Score 48/100