Stargazing in Portugal
Stargazing in Algarve: 4 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 Algarve scores 48/100.
All Algarve spots, darkest first
| # | Spot | Sky Score | Darkness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miradouro de CordoamaViewpoint | 48/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 2 | Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da PenaPark / protected area | 43/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 3 | Paisagem Protegida Local da Fonte BenémolaPark / protected area | 41/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 4 | Parque Natural da Ria FormosaPark / protected area | 40/100 | ≈ Bortle 5 |
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