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. 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 Algarve spots, darkest first

#SpotSky ScoreDarknessWhere to stay
1Miradouro de CordoamaViewpoint48/100≈ Bortle 3Stays →
2Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da PenaPark / protected area43/100≈ Bortle 4Stays →
3Paisagem Protegida Local da Fonte BenémolaPark / protected area41/100≈ Bortle 4Stays →
4Parque Natural da Ria FormosaPark / protected area40/100≈ Bortle 5Stays →