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

#SpotSky ScoreDarknessWhere to stay
1Perímetro Florestal da ContendaPark / protected area57/100≈ Bortle 2Stays →
2Miradouro do Pulo do LoboViewpoint54/100≈ Bortle 2Stays →
3Parque Natural do Vale do GuadianaPark / protected area52/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
4Parque Natural del Tajo InternacionalPark / protected area52/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
5Miradouro de BugalhoViewpoint50/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
6Miradouro da LuzViewpoint49/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
7Miradouro da Serra da OssaViewpoint49/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
8Posto de observaçãoViewpoint48/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
9Pedra dos CorvosViewpoint47/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
10Ponte sobre a Ribeira de MachedeViewpoint47/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
11Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa VicentinaPark / protected area46/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
12Azinheira das BruxasViewpoint46/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
13Parque Natural da Serra de São MamedePark / protected area44/100≈ Bortle 4Stays →
14Monumento Natural das Portas de RódãoPark / protected area39/100≈ Bortle 4Stays →