Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos is a scenic viewpoint in Azores with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ 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 August, when about 50% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 22/100. The moon is 88% lit and above the horizon 88% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 43%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29% | 32/100 |
| February | 32% | 34/100 |
| March | 29% | 32/100 |
| April | 29% | 32/100 |
| May | 30% | 33/100 |
| June | 37% | 37/100 |
| July | 42% | 40/100 |
| August ★ | 50% | 44/100 |
| September | 43% | 40/100 |
| October | 33% | 34/100 |
| November | 32% | 34/100 |
| December | 30% | 33/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos: 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 da Pedra dos Estorninhos for each.
#1Darkest sky of these staysCasa Poço Azul
9.6Guests love it(10 reviews)
Casa Poço Azul is a comfortable holiday home in Achadinha featuring one bedroom, a living room, and a private terrace ideal for evening stargazing. The property offers modern conveniences including air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor seating, and a barbecue, with nearby natural attractions like Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park just 2.1 miles away.
- Sky darkness
- 74/100
- To the spot
- 1.3 km
- Location
- Achadinha
74/100sky darkness at this stay
73/100sky darkness at this stay
Pérola Achadense Guesthouse (AL-QUARTOS)
- Sky darkness
- 73/100
- To the spot
- 2.9 km
- Location
- Achada
More stays nearby
Check availability →Ribeira dos Caldeirões (AL)
Darkness: 73/100 · 8.1 Very well rated (12 reviews) · 3 km from Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos · Achada
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Country Side Relax House (AL)
Darkness: 73/100 · 3.1 km from Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos · Achada
Check availability →Casa do Monte (AL-QUARTOS)
Darkness: 72/100 · 10.0 Guests love it (3 reviews) · 1.2 km from Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos · Achadinha
Check availability →Cantinho da Ilha (AL)
Darkness: 72/100 · 9.3 Guests love it (47 reviews) · 1.4 km from Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos · Achadinha
Check availability →Casa da Courela (AL)
Darkness: 71/100 · 8.3 Very well rated (27 reviews) · 3.6 km from Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos · Feteira Pequena - Santana
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Live prices around Feteira Pequena - Santana
Feteira Pequena - Santana is the closest base to Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos 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 Azores
- Miradouro Tio Domingos 5.6 km · Sky Score 35/100
- Miradouro da Borda da Ladeira 7.1 km · Sky Score 36/100
- Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara 10.3 km · Sky Score 38/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida das Furnas 10.4 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Miradouro do Pico dos Bodes 13.8 km · Sky Score 34/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).