Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões is a protected area in Azores with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically August, when about 46% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 28/100. The moon is 80% lit and above the horizon 83% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 37%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26% | 39/100 |
| February | 28% | 40/100 |
| March | 27% | 39/100 |
| April | 32% | 43/100 |
| May | 28% | 40/100 |
| June | 31% | 42/100 |
| July | 44% | 52/100 |
| August ★ | 46% | 53/100 |
| September | 37% | 47/100 |
| October | 30% | 41/100 |
| November | 27% | 39/100 |
| December | 25% | 38/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões: 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 Rocha dos Bordões for each.
94/100sky darkness at this stay
94/100sky darkness at this stay
94/100sky darkness at this stay
Alojamentos Flores Island (Azores Lodge)
- Sky darkness
- 94/100
- To the spot
- 5.7 km
- Location
- Fajã Grande
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Casa da Sogra
Darkness: 94/100 · 5.8 km from Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões · Fajã Grande
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Casa da Fajã
Darkness: 94/100 · 5.8 km from Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões · Fajã Grande
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Pandora BNB
Darkness: 94/100 · 5.9 km from Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões · Fajã Grande
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Moinho da Cascata
Darkness: 94/100 · 6 km from Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões · Fajã Grande
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Casa do Baixio
Darkness: 94/100 · 6 km from Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões · Fajã Grande
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Live prices around Faja Grande
Faja Grande is the closest base to Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões 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 das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa 2.1 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central e Falésias da Costa Oeste 5.6 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Miradouro das Pedras Brancas 6.5 km · Sky Score 42/100
- Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé 7 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Miradouro do Monte das Cruzes 10.4 km · Sky Score 43/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).