Azinheira das Bruxas
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Azinheira das Bruxas is a scenic viewpoint in Alentejo 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 August, when about 73% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 21/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 62%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Azinheira das Bruxas
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 44/100 |
| February | 46% | 42/100 |
| March | 44% | 40/100 |
| April | 44% | 40/100 |
| May | 53% | 45/100 |
| June | 60% | 50/100 |
| July | 70% | 55/100 |
| August ★ | 73% | 57/100 |
| September | 62% | 51/100 |
| October | 46% | 41/100 |
| November | 46% | 41/100 |
| December | 43% | 40/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Azinheira das Bruxas: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Azinheira das Bruxas for each.
74/100sky darkness at this stay
73/100sky darkness at this stay
65/100sky darkness at this stay
Hotel Lago Montargil & Villas
- Sky darkness
- 65/100
- To the spot
- 4.8 km
- Location
- Montargil
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Hotel Lago Montargil & Villas
Darkness: 65/100 · 4.9 km from Azinheira das Bruxas · Montargil
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Herdade da Cortesia
Darkness: 64/100 · 21.7 km from Azinheira das Bruxas
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Solar dos Lilases
Darkness: 63/100 · 19.1 km from Azinheira das Bruxas · Mora
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Hotel Solar dos Lilases
Darkness: 63/100 · 19.1 km from Azinheira das Bruxas · Mora
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Hotel Ponte de Sor
Darkness: 53/100 · 19.3 km from Azinheira das Bruxas · Ponte de Sôr
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Live prices around Ponte de Sôr
Ponte de Sôr is the closest base to Azinheira das Bruxas with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
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Nearby spots in Alentejo
- Posto de observação 19.4 km · Sky Score 48/100
- Miradouro da Serra da Ossa 64.5 km · Sky Score 49/100
- Ponte sobre a Ribeira de Machede 70.1 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Monumento Natural das Portas de Ródão 70.9 km · Sky Score 39/100
- Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede 73.7 km · Sky Score 44/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).