Ponte sobre a Ribeira de Machede

Sky Score 47/100≈ Bortle 3

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Ponte sobre a Ribeira de Machede is a scenic viewpoint in Alentejo with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ 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 82% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 23/100. The moon is 95% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 64%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Ponte sobre a Ribeira de Machede

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January49%43/100
February48%42/100
March47%41/100
April43%39/100
May55%46/100
June65%52/100
July81%61/100
August ★82%62/100
September64%51/100
October49%42/100
November48%42/100
December43%39/100

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

Where to stay near Ponte sobre a Ribeira de Machede: 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 Ponte sobre a Ribeira de Machede for each.

73/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Octant Hotels Évora

Sky darkness
73/100
To the spot
1.7 km
Location
Nossa Senhora de Machede
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61/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Convento do Espinheiro

Sky darkness
61/100
To the spot
11.3 km
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59/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Monte da Serralheira

Sky darkness
59/100
To the spot
11.2 km
Location
Évora
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Live prices around Nossa Senhora de Machede

Nossa Senhora de Machede is the closest base to Ponte sobre a Ribeira de Machede 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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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).