Miradouro de Salvaterra
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Miradouro de Salvaterra 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 88% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 33/100. The moon is 80% lit and above the horizon 83% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 67%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Miradouro de Salvaterra
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49% | 44/100 |
| February | 50% | 45/100 |
| March | 46% | 42/100 |
| April | 45% | 42/100 |
| May | 55% | 48/100 |
| June | 69% | 55/100 |
| July ★ | 88% | 67/100 |
| August | 87% | 66/100 |
| September | 67% | 54/100 |
| October | 48% | 43/100 |
| November | 42% | 40/100 |
| December | 40% | 38/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Miradouro de Salvaterra: 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 de Salvaterra for each.
68/100sky darkness at this stay
68/100sky darkness at this stay
68/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Cantinho da Laura
Darkness: 65/100 · 19.3 km from Miradouro de Salvaterra
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Casa Santa Catarina
Darkness: 65/100 · 19.3 km from Miradouro de Salvaterra
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Casa Pires Mateus
Darkness: 62/100 · 24.3 km from Miradouro de Salvaterra · Monsanto
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Hotel Estrela da Idanha
Darkness: 56/100 · 28.5 km from Miradouro de Salvaterra
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Hotel Estrela da Idanha
Darkness: 56/100 · 28.6 km from Miradouro de Salvaterra
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Live prices around Termas de Monfortinho
Termas de Monfortinho is the closest base to Miradouro de Salvaterra 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 do Canhão do Erges 9.4 km · Sky Score 49/100
- Miradouro do Cabeço Alto 19.9 km · Sky Score 53/100
- Miradouro da Ribeira do Aravil 30.9 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Miradouro do Castelo 36.5 km · Sky Score 48/100
- Miradouro dos Sete Concelhos 40.9 km · Sky Score 47/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).