Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão is a protected area 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 48% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 16/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 41%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29% | 32/100 |
| February | 28% | 31/100 |
| March | 30% | 32/100 |
| April | 32% | 34/100 |
| May | 34% | 35/100 |
| June | 35% | 35/100 |
| July | 42% | 40/100 |
| August ★ | 48% | 43/100 |
| September | 41% | 39/100 |
| October | 32% | 33/100 |
| November | 29% | 32/100 |
| December | 29% | 32/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão: 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 do Algar do Carvão for each.
74/100sky darkness at this stay
61/100sky darkness at this stay
#3Hotel Cruzeiro
8.6Very well rated(831 reviews)
Hotel Cruzeiro offers 4-star comfort in Angra do Heroísmo with soundproofed air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, and complimentary WiFi and parking. Located a short walk from Zona Balnear da Prainha Beach, this hotel serves a hearty breakfast featuring local specialties and is well-positioned for exploring nearby attractions.
- Sky darkness
- 60/100
- To the spot
- 8 km
- Location
- Angra do Heroismo
More stays nearby
Check availability →Angra Central Hotel
Darkness: 60/100 · 8.0 Very well rated (86 reviews) · 8.1 km from Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão
Check availability →Azores Angra Garden
Darkness: 60/100 · 8.7 Very well rated (687 reviews) · 8.1 km from Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão · Angra do Heroísmo
Check availability →Monte Brasil
Darkness: 60/100 · 8.2 Very well rated (596 reviews) · 8.2 km from Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão
Check availability →Terceira Mar Hotel
Darkness: 60/100 · 8.7 Very well rated (743 reviews) · 8.2 km from Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão · Angra do Heroísmo
Check availability →Hotel Zenite
Darkness: 60/100 · 8.6 Very well rated (247 reviews) · 8.2 km from Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão
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Live prices around Angra do Heroismo
Angra do Heroismo is the closest base to Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão 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
- Monumento Natural das Furnas do Enxofre 1.5 km · Sky Score 35/100
- Reserva Natural da Terra Brava e Criação das Lagoas 2 km · Sky Score 35/100
- Reserva Natural do Biscoito da Ferraria e Pico Alto 2.7 km · Sky Score 36/100
- Reserva Natural da Serra de Santa Bárbara e dos Mistérios Negros 7.8 km · Sky Score 38/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida das Vinhas dos Biscoitos 8.6 km · Sky Score 34/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).