Stargazing in Portugal
Stargazing in Serra da Estrela & Centro: 12 dark-sky spots, rated by data
We measured the night sky over every one of these spots: satellite radiance, skyglow from surrounding cities, and ten years of cloud climatology (how the Sky Score works). The darkest sky in Serra da Estrela & Centro scores 53/100. Each spot guide also lists places to stay nearby, every one rated for the darkness measured at the hotel itself, so you can sleep under the sky you came for.
All Serra da Estrela & Centro spots, darkest first
| # | Spot | Sky Score | Darkness | Where to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miradouro do Cabeço AltoViewpoint | 53/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 2 | Miradouro da Ribeira do AravilViewpoint | 50/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 3 | Miradouro do Canhão do ErgesViewpoint | 49/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 4 | Miradouro de SalvaterraViewpoint | 49/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 5 | Miradouro da Ribeira da BoidadeViewpoint | 48/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 6 | Miradouro do CasteloViewpoint | 48/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 7 | Miradouro Nossa Senhora das NevesViewpoint | 47/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 8 | Miradouro dos Sete ConcelhosViewpoint | 47/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 9 | Alto da SapinhaViewpoint | 43/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 10 | Parque Natural do Douro InternacionalPark / protected area | 42/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 | Stays → |
| 11 | Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da GardunhaPark / protected area | 40/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 | Stays → |
| 12 | Parque Natural da Serra da EstrelaPark / protected area | 36/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 | Stays → |
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