Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos

Sky Score 35/100≈ Bortle 3

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

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January29%32/100
February32%34/100
March29%32/100
April29%32/100
May30%33/100
June37%37/100
July42%40/100
August ★50%44/100
September43%40/100
October33%34/100
November32%34/100
December30%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.

Casa Poço Azul#1Darkest sky of these stays

Casa 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

#2

Casa dos Poetas

Sky darkness
74/100
To the spot
1.4 km
Location
Achadinha

73/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Pérola Achadense Guesthouse (AL-QUARTOS)

Sky darkness
73/100
To the spot
2.9 km
Location
Achada

More stays nearby

  • Ribeira dos Caldeirões (AL)

    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

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  • Casa do Monte (AL-QUARTOS)

    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

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  • Cantinho da Ilha (AL)

    Cantinho da Ilha (AL)

    Darkness: 72/100 · 9.3 Guests love it (47 reviews) · 1.4 km from Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos · Achadinha

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  • Casa da Courela (AL)

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