Torre de la Sierra de Alor
Torre de la Sierra de Alor 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 89% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 65/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 87%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Torre de la Sierra de Alor
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 44/100 |
| February | 51% | 44/100 |
| March | 46% | 42/100 |
| April | 45% | 41/100 |
| May | 57% | 48/100 |
| June | 69% | 55/100 |
| July ★ | 89% | 66/100 |
| August | 87% | 66/100 |
| September | 68% | 54/100 |
| October | 50% | 44/100 |
| November | 49% | 43/100 |
| December | 45% | 41/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Torre de la Sierra de Alor
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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Dosca
7.7 km away · Olivenza · darkness at hotel: 59/100
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Hotel Heredero
8 km away · darkness at hotel: 59/100
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Hostal-Restaurante "Los Hermanos"
9.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 66/100
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Hostal-Restaurante "El Chiringuito"
9.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 62/100
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Lusitania
11.9 km away · darkness at hotel: 66/100
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Chalet Fermin
21.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 61/100
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Hostal Restaurante Astigi
21.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Hotel-Spa "El Convento"
23.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 66/100
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Nearby spots in Extremadura
- Mirador del Pino 94.1 km · Sky Score 49/100
- Monumento Natural Los Barruecos 102.3 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Observatorio de Aves 116.6 km · Sky Score 51/100
- El Balcon del Mundo 122.4 km · Sky Score 49/100
- Santa Ines 126 km · Sky Score 55/100