Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha is a protected area in Azores with a measured darkness of 67/100 (≈ 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 August, when about 53% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 16/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 45%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31% | 30/100 |
| February | 33% | 31/100 |
| March | 30% | 30/100 |
| April | 30% | 30/100 |
| May | 32% | 31/100 |
| June | 39% | 35/100 |
| July | 45% | 38/100 |
| August ★ | 53% | 42/100 |
| September | 45% | 38/100 |
| October | 33% | 31/100 |
| November | 32% | 31/100 |
| December | 31% | 30/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha: 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 Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha for each.
60/100sky darkness at this stay
60/100sky darkness at this stay
60/100sky darkness at this stay
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Alojamento local Dália
Darkness: 60/100 · 4.6 km from Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha
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Hotel Verde Mar & SPA*****
Darkness: 60/100 · 4.9 km from Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha · Ribeira Grande (Conceição)
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Quinta de Santana
Darkness: 58/100 · 6.6 km from Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha
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Slope House
Darkness: 58/100 · 7.2 km from Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha
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Minuvida Lodge + Learning Center
Darkness: 58/100 · 7.3 km from Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha · Rabo de Peixe
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Live prices around Rabo de Peixe
Rabo de Peixe is the closest base to Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha 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
- Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo 2.8 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Miradouro Tio Domingos 13.9 km · Sky Score 35/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida das Furnas 15.7 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Monumento Natural da Gruta do Carvão 16.7 km · Sky Score 26/100
- Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos 19.5 km · Sky Score 35/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).