Monumento Natural da Gruta das Torres
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Monumento Natural da Gruta das Torres is a protected area in Azores with a measured darkness of 79/100 (≈ 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: 17/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 42%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Monumento Natural da Gruta das Torres
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29% | 34/100 |
| February | 29% | 34/100 |
| March | 28% | 34/100 |
| April | 33% | 36/100 |
| May | 34% | 37/100 |
| June | 35% | 38/100 |
| July | 46% | 45/100 |
| August ★ | 50% | 48/100 |
| September | 42% | 42/100 |
| October | 33% | 37/100 |
| November | 30% | 35/100 |
| December | 29% | 34/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Monumento Natural da Gruta das Torres: 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 Gruta das Torres for each.
77/100sky darkness at this stay
69/100sky darkness at this stay
68/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Joe's Place B&B
Darkness: 68/100 · 3.8 km from Monumento Natural da Gruta das Torres · Madalena
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Villa da Madalena
Darkness: 68/100 · 4.2 km from Monumento Natural da Gruta das Torres · Madalena
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Rainbow Guest House
Darkness: 68/100 · 4.2 km from Monumento Natural da Gruta das Torres
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Casa do Mar
Darkness: 68/100 · 4.5 km from Monumento Natural da Gruta das Torres
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Calma do Mar
Darkness: 68/100 · 4.5 km from Monumento Natural da Gruta das Torres · Madalena
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Live prices around Madalena
Madalena is the closest base to Monumento Natural da Gruta das Torres 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
- Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Oeste 2.1 km · Sky Score 38/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Norte 7.7 km · Sky Score 36/100
- Reserva Natural da Montanha do Pico 9.9 km · Sky Score 41/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - São Mateus/São Caetano 10.1 km · Sky Score 40/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida do Monte da Guia 10.7 km · Sky Score 30/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).