Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial is a protected area in Azores with a measured darkness of 83/100 (≈ Bortle 2), 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: 21/100. The moon is 94% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 42%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28% | 36/100 |
| February | 28% | 36/100 |
| March | 28% | 35/100 |
| April | 32% | 38/100 |
| May | 33% | 38/100 |
| June | 35% | 40/100 |
| July | 46% | 47/100 |
| August ★ | 50% | 50/100 |
| September | 42% | 44/100 |
| October | 33% | 39/100 |
| November | 30% | 37/100 |
| December | 28% | 36/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial: 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 Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial for each.
84/100sky darkness at this stay
84/100sky darkness at this stay
84/100sky darkness at this stay
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Casa do Costa
Darkness: 84/100 · 5.2 km from Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial · Praia do Norte
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Casa Figueira
Darkness: 84/100 · 5.5 km from Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial
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Casa das Areias
Darkness: 84/100 · 5.8 km from Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial · Cedros
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Faial Cottage B&B
Darkness: 81/100 · 5.2 km from Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial · Cedros
Check availability →Quinta do Canto
Darkness: 65/100 · 8.7 Very well rated (164 reviews) · 6.5 km from Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial · Flamengos
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Live prices around Praia do Norte
Praia do Norte is the closest base to Reserva Natural da Caldeira do Faial 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
- Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central 3.6 km · Sky Score 40/100
- Reserva Natural do Morro de Castelo Branco 7.6 km · Sky Score 39/100
- Miradouro da Ribeirinha 8.9 km · Sky Score 36/100
- Monumento Natural do Vulcão dos Capelinhos 9.7 km · Sky Score 42/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida do Monte da Guia 10.4 km · Sky Score 30/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).