Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade 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 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 22/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 65%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 47% | 42/100 |
| February | 47% | 43/100 |
| March | 45% | 41/100 |
| April | 43% | 40/100 |
| May | 54% | 47/100 |
| June | 66% | 54/100 |
| July ★ | 85% | 65/100 |
| August | 86% | 65/100 |
| September | 65% | 53/100 |
| October | 48% | 43/100 |
| November | 42% | 39/100 |
| December | 38% | 38/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade: 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 Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade for each.
69/100sky darkness at this stay
68/100sky darkness at this stay
35/100sky darkness at this stay
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MELIÁ CASTELO BRANCO
Darkness: 35/100 · 18.9 km from Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade · Castelo Branco
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Residencial Horta d' Alva
Darkness: 28/100 · 18.1 km from Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade · Castelo Branco
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Hotel Rainha Dona Amélia
Darkness: 28/100 · 18.3 km from Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade · Castelo Branco
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Casa 3
Darkness: 28/100 · 18.5 km from Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade
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Império do Rei
Darkness: 28/100 · 18.7 km from Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade
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Live prices around Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco is the closest base to Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade 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
- Miradouro Nossa Senhora das Neves 6.8 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Miradouro do Castelo 14.9 km · Sky Score 48/100
- Miradouro da Ribeira do Aravil 20.7 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Miradouro do Cabeço Alto 35.1 km · Sky Score 53/100
- Miradouro do Canhão do Erges 42.8 km · Sky Score 49/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).