Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Sky Score 40/100≈ Bortle 5

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa is a protected area in Algarve with a measured darkness of 56/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically July, when about 91% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 18/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 74%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January58%37/100
February56%36/100
March55%36/100
April52%35/100
May65%40/100
June76%45/100
July ★91%52/100
August86%50/100
September74%44/100
October56%36/100
November58%37/100
December53%35/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Natural da Ria Formosa: 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 Parque Natural da Ria Formosa for each.

57/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Quinta dos Sorrisos (Bed & Bike

Sky darkness
57/100
To the spot
2 km
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Live prices around Moncarapacho

Moncarapacho is the closest base to Parque Natural da Ria Formosa 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

Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).