Miradouro de Cordoama

Sky Score 48/100≈ Bortle 3

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Miradouro de Cordoama is a scenic viewpoint in Algarve 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 July, when about 70% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 27/100. The moon is 95% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 70%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Miradouro de Cordoama

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January54%46/100
February50%44/100
March51%44/100
April50%44/100
May62%51/100
June66%53/100
July ★70%55/100
August68%54/100
September70%55/100
October52%45/100
November54%46/100
December48%43/100

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

Where to stay near Miradouro de Cordoama: 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 Miradouro de Cordoama for each.

70/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Monte Bagão

Sky darkness
70/100
To the spot
4.4 km

70/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Monte de Santo António

Sky darkness
70/100
To the spot
4.7 km

More stays nearby

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Live prices around Vila do Bispo

Vila do Bispo is the closest base to Miradouro de Cordoama 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).