Alto da Sapinha
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Alto da Sapinha is a scenic viewpoint in Serra da Estrela & Centro with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ Bortle 3), 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 July, when about 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 20/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Alto da Sapinha
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 34% | 35/100 |
| February | 41% | 39/100 |
| March | 39% | 38/100 |
| April | 40% | 38/100 |
| May | 48% | 43/100 |
| June | 56% | 48/100 |
| July ★ | 79% | 61/100 |
| August | 79% | 61/100 |
| September | 58% | 49/100 |
| October | 43% | 40/100 |
| November | 29% | 32/100 |
| December | 22% | 28/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Alto da Sapinha: 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 Alto da Sapinha for each.
66/100sky darkness at this stay
Alojamento Local Bago d'Ouro
- Sky darkness
- 66/100
- To the spot
- 3.4 km
- Location
- Barca d'Alba
66/100sky darkness at this stay
63/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Hospedaria do Convento - Turismo de Habitação
Darkness: 60/100 · 13.3 km from Alto da Sapinha · Figueira Castelo Rodrigo
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Hotel Freixo Douro Superior
Darkness: 57/100 · 14.8 km from Alto da Sapinha
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Estalagem Falcão de Mendonça
Darkness: 56/100 · 11.3 km from Alto da Sapinha
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Casa da Cisterna
Darkness: 56/100 · 13.5 km from Alto da Sapinha
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Casa da Cisterna
Darkness: 56/100 · 13.6 km from Alto da Sapinha
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Live prices around Figueira Castelo Rodrigo
Figueira Castelo Rodrigo is the closest base to Alto da Sapinha 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 Serra da Estrela & Centro
- Parque Natural do Douro Internacional 37 km · Sky Score 42/100
- Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela 80.8 km · Sky Score 36/100
- Miradouro dos Sete Concelhos 85.6 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha 110.1 km · Sky Score 40/100
- Miradouro de Salvaterra 123.4 km · Sky Score 49/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).