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.
All Serra da Estrela & Centro spots, darkest first
| # | Spot | Sky Score | Darkness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miradouro do Cabeço AltoViewpoint | 53/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 2 | Miradouro da Ribeira do AravilViewpoint | 50/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 3 | Miradouro do Canhão do ErgesViewpoint | 49/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 4 | Miradouro de SalvaterraViewpoint | 49/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 5 | Miradouro do CasteloViewpoint | 48/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 6 | Miradouro da Ribeira da BoidadeViewpoint | 48/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 7 | Miradouro Nossa Senhora das NevesViewpoint | 47/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 8 | Miradouro dos Sete ConcelhosViewpoint | 47/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 9 | Alto da SapinhaViewpoint | 43/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 10 | Parque Natural do Douro InternacionalPark / protected area | 42/100 | ≈ Bortle 3 |
| 11 | Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da GardunhaPark / protected area | 40/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 12 | Parque Natural da Serra da EstrelaPark / protected area | 36/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
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