Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa 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: 19/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 37%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa
| 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 Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa: 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 das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa for each.
94/100sky darkness at this stay
94/100sky darkness at this stay
94/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Alojamentos Flores Island (Azores Lodge)
Darkness: 94/100 · 6.2 km from Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa · Fajã Grande
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Moinho da Cascata
Darkness: 94/100 · 6.2 km from Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa · Fajã Grande
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Residência Valentina
Darkness: 93/100 · 5.1 km from Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa · Fazenda
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A Barraka
Darkness: 92/100 · 4.9 km from Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa · Fazenda
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Vivenda Flores
Darkness: 92/100 · 5.1 km from Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa · Lomba
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Live prices around Fazenda
Fazenda is the closest base to Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa 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
- Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões 2.1 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central e Falésias da Costa Oeste 4.6 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Miradouro das Pedras Brancas 5.2 km · Sky Score 42/100
- Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé 5.7 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Miradouro do Monte das Cruzes 8.3 km · Sky Score 43/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).