Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara 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: 26/100. The moon is 80% lit and above the horizon 83% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 43%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29% | 34/100 |
| February | 32% | 36/100 |
| March | 29% | 34/100 |
| April | 29% | 34/100 |
| May | 30% | 35/100 |
| June | 37% | 39/100 |
| July | 42% | 42/100 |
| August ★ | 50% | 47/100 |
| September | 43% | 43/100 |
| October | 33% | 36/100 |
| November | 32% | 36/100 |
| December | 30% | 35/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara: 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 do Pico da Vara for each.
77/100sky darkness at this stay
77/100sky darkness at this stay
#3Aldeia do Priolo - Casa do Arco (TER/CC)
9.0Guests love it(187 reviews)
Aldeia do Priolo offers a peaceful holiday park with ground-floor units featuring sea and mountain views, complemented by a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area perfect for stargazing. Each unit includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and soundproofing, with free WiFi and on-site parking available.
- Sky darkness
- 77/100
- To the spot
- 4.8 km
- Location
- Pedreira
More stays nearby
Check availability →Aldeia do Priolo - Casa do Miradouro I (TER/CC)
Darkness: 77/100 · 9.0 Guests love it (187 reviews) · 4.8 km from Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara · Pedreira
Check availability →Aldeia do Priolo - Casa da Vista (TER/CC)
Darkness: 77/100 · 9.0 Guests love it (187 reviews) · 4.8 km from Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara · Pedreira
Check availability →Aldeia do Priolo - Casa do Miradouro II (TER/CC)
Darkness: 77/100 · 9.0 Guests love it (187 reviews) · 4.8 km from Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara · Pedreira
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Casa Bela Vista (AL)
Darkness: 77/100 · 4.8 km from Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara · Pedreira
Check availability →Aldeia do Priolo - Casa Escondida (TER/CC)
Darkness: 77/100 · 9.0 Guests love it (187 reviews) · 4.8 km from Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara · Pedreira
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Live prices around Pedreira
Pedreira is the closest base to Reserva Natural do Pico da Vara 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
- Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada 5.1 km · Sky Score 38/100
- Miradouro da Borda da Ladeira 6 km · Sky Score 36/100
- Miradouro do Pico dos Bodes 6.3 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos 10.3 km · Sky Score 35/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida das Furnas 11.5 km · Sky Score 34/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).