Miradouro do Castelo
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Miradouro do Castelo 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 87% 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 66%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Miradouro do Castelo
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 46% | 42/100 |
| February | 49% | 44/100 |
| March | 46% | 42/100 |
| April | 45% | 41/100 |
| May | 56% | 48/100 |
| June | 68% | 55/100 |
| July ★ | 87% | 66/100 |
| August | 86% | 66/100 |
| September | 66% | 54/100 |
| October | 49% | 44/100 |
| November | 42% | 39/100 |
| December | 37% | 37/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Miradouro do Castelo: 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 do Castelo for each.
68/100sky darkness at this stay
56/100sky darkness at this stay
35/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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MELIÁ CASTELO BRANCO
Darkness: 35/100 · 21.1 km from Miradouro do Castelo · Castelo Branco
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Residencial Horta d' Alva
Darkness: 28/100 · 19.8 km from Miradouro do Castelo · Castelo Branco
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Casa 3
Darkness: 28/100 · 20.1 km from Miradouro do Castelo
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Império do Rei
Darkness: 28/100 · 20.4 km from Miradouro do Castelo
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Hotel Rainha Dona Amélia
Darkness: 28/100 · 20.6 km from Miradouro do Castelo · Castelo Branco
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Live prices around Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco is the closest base to Miradouro do Castelo 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.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in Serra da Estrela & Centro
- Miradouro da Ribeira do Aravil 6 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Miradouro Nossa Senhora das Neves 8.2 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Miradouro da Ribeira da Boidade 14.9 km · Sky Score 48/100
- Miradouro do Cabeço Alto 21.2 km · Sky Score 53/100
- Miradouro do Canhão do Erges 27.9 km · Sky Score 49/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).