Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede

Sky Score 44/100≈ Bortle 4

Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede is a protected area in Alentejo with a measured darkness of 68/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 85% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 59/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 85%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January49%40/100
February49%40/100
March46%39/100
April44%38/100
May55%43/100
June66%50/100
July ★85%60/100
August85%60/100
September66%50/100
October48%40/100
November45%38/100
December40%35/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede

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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Nearby spots in Alentejo