Stargazing in Portugal
Stargazing in Alentejo: 14 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 Alentejo scores 57/100. 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 Alentejo spots, darkest first
| # | Spot | Sky Score | Darkness | Where to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perímetro Florestal da ContendaPark / protected area | 57/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 2 | Miradouro do Pulo do LoboViewpoint | 54/100 | ≈ Bortle 2 | Stays → |
| 3 | Parque Natural do Vale do GuadianaPark / protected area | 52/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 4 | Parque Natural del Tajo InternacionalPark / protected area | 52/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 5 | Miradouro de BugalhoViewpoint | 50/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 6 | Miradouro da LuzViewpoint | 49/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 7 | Miradouro da Serra da OssaViewpoint | 49/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 8 | Posto de observaçãoViewpoint | 48/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 9 | Pedra dos CorvosViewpoint | 47/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 10 | Ponte sobre a Ribeira de MachedeViewpoint | 47/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 11 | Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa VicentinaPark / protected area | 46/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 12 | Azinheira das BruxasViewpoint | 46/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 13 | Parque Natural da Serra de São MamedePark / protected area | 44/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 | Stays → |
| 14 | Monumento Natural das Portas de RódãoPark / protected area | 39/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 | Stays → |
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