Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena is a protected area in Algarve with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ 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 89% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 26/100. The moon is 88% lit and above the horizon 88% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 39/100 |
| February | 49% | 38/100 |
| March | 49% | 38/100 |
| April | 46% | 36/100 |
| May | 60% | 43/100 |
| June | 72% | 50/100 |
| July ★ | 89% | 58/100 |
| August | 85% | 56/100 |
| September | 69% | 48/100 |
| October | 52% | 39/100 |
| November | 51% | 39/100 |
| December | 46% | 37/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena: 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 Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena for each.
65/100sky darkness at this stay
64/100sky darkness at this stay
61/100sky darkness at this stay
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Hotel Alte
Darkness: 60/100 · 8 km from Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena
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Monte dos Avos
Darkness: 60/100 · 10.9 km from Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena
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Casa da Mãe
Darkness: 58/100 · 4.8 km from Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena
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Viceroy at Ombria Algarve
Darkness: 57/100 · 10.2 km from Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena · Ombria
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Casa Mocho Branco
Darkness: 55/100 · 10.8 km from Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena
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Live prices around Ombria
Ombria is the closest base to Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena 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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Nearby spots in Algarve
- Paisagem Protegida Local da Fonte Benémola 9.1 km · Sky Score 41/100
- Parque Natural da Ria Formosa 34.4 km · Sky Score 40/100
- Miradouro de Cordoama 76.2 km · Sky Score 48/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).