Miradouro de Salvaterra

Sky Score 49/100≈ Bortle 3

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

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January49%44/100
February50%45/100
March46%42/100
April45%42/100
May55%48/100
June69%55/100
July ★88%67/100
August87%66/100
September67%54/100
October48%43/100
November42%40/100
December40%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

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Hotel Boa Vista

Sky darkness
68/100
To the spot
12.8 km

68/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Hotel Astória

Sky darkness
68/100
To the spot
12.9 km
Location
Termas de Monfortinho

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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

Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).