Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada is a scenic viewpoint in Azores with a measured darkness of 80/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically August, when about 50% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 19/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 43%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29% | 34/100 |
| February | 32% | 36/100 |
| March | 29% | 35/100 |
| April | 29% | 34/100 |
| May | 30% | 35/100 |
| June | 37% | 40/100 |
| July | 42% | 43/100 |
| August ★ | 50% | 48/100 |
| September | 43% | 43/100 |
| October | 33% | 37/100 |
| November | 32% | 36/100 |
| December | 30% | 35/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada: 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 Ponta da Madrugada for each.
#1Darkest sky of these staysAldeia do Priolo - Casa do Miradouro I (TER/CC)
9.0Guests love it(187 reviews)
Aldeia do Priolo is a holiday park in Nordeste featuring ground-floor units with sea and mountain views, each equipped with a kitchenette, private bathroom, and dining area. The property offers a sun terrace and garden with outdoor seating, plus free on-site parking and WiFi, making it an ideal base for exploring nearby attractions like Ponta do Arnel Lighthouse and enjoying hiking and cycling in the region.
- Sky darkness
- 77/100
- To the spot
- 1.6 km
- Location
- Pedreira
#2Aldeia do Priolo - Casa do Miradouro II (TER/CC)
9.0Guests love it(187 reviews)
Aldeia do Priolo offers a peaceful holiday park with a sun terrace and garden, where you can enjoy sea and mountain views from ground-floor units equipped with kitchenettes and private bathrooms. The property features free WiFi, free parking, and outdoor space perfect for stargazing, with hiking and cycling opportunities nearby.
- Sky darkness
- 77/100
- To the spot
- 1.6 km
- Location
- Pedreira
#3Aldeia do Priolo - Casa do Arco (TER/CC)
9.0Guests love it(187 reviews)
Aldeia do Priolo offers a peaceful holiday park with ground-floor units featuring sea and mountain views, complemented by a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area perfect for stargazing. Each unit includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and soundproofing, with free WiFi and on-site parking available.
- Sky darkness
- 77/100
- To the spot
- 1.6 km
- Location
- Pedreira
More stays nearby
- Check availability →
Casa Bela Vista (AL)
Darkness: 77/100 · 1.7 km from Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada · Pedreira
Check availability →Aldeia do Priolo - Casa Escondida (TER/CC)
Darkness: 77/100 · 9.0 Guests love it (187 reviews) · 1.7 km from Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada · Pedreira
Check availability →Aldeia do Priolo - Casa da Vista (TER/CC)
Darkness: 77/100 · 9.0 Guests love it (187 reviews) · 1.7 km from Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada · Pedreira
- Check availability →
Casa das Camélias (AL)
Darkness: 76/100 · 1.8 km from Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada · Pedreira
- Check availability →
Casa Borda da Rocha
Darkness: 76/100 · 2 km from Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada · Pedreira
Booking links are affiliate links, see the disclosure.
Live prices around Pedreira
Pedreira is the closest base to Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada 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.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in Azores
- Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara 5.1 km · Sky Score 38/100
- Miradouro do Pico dos Bodes 8 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Miradouro da Borda da Ladeira 9.6 km · Sky Score 36/100
- Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos 15.3 km · Sky Score 35/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida das Furnas 15.9 km · Sky Score 34/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).