Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo is a protected area in Madeira with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 76% 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 62%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 48% | 37/100 |
| February | 52% | 40/100 |
| March | 48% | 37/100 |
| April | 47% | 37/100 |
| May | 55% | 41/100 |
| June | 61% | 44/100 |
| July | 75% | 51/100 |
| August ★ | 76% | 52/100 |
| September | 62% | 44/100 |
| October | 49% | 38/100 |
| November | 50% | 38/100 |
| December | 47% | 37/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo: 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 Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo for each.
65/100sky darkness at this stay
64/100sky darkness at this stay
64/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Madeira Sunset Cottage
Darkness: 64/100 · 0.7 km from Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo
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Casa amarela
Darkness: 64/100 · 0.8 km from Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo
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Guest House Madeira Native Motion
Darkness: 63/100 · 4.5 km from Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo
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Pensaõ Fernandes
Darkness: 63/100 · 5.4 km from Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo
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Casas da Levada
Darkness: 61/100 · 3 km from Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo
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Live prices around Lombada Velha
Lombada Velha is the closest base to Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo 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 Madeira
- Paisagem Protegida do Cabo Girão 29.5 km · Sky Score 29/100
- Rede de Áreas Marinhas Protegidas do Porto Santo 87.4 km · Sky Score 29/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).