Miradouro do Castelo
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: 65/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 86%. 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
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep: stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Casa d'Aldeia
1.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 68/100
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Residencial Horta d' Alva
19.8 km away · Castelo Branco · darkness at hotel: 28/100
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Casa 3
20.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 28/100
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Império do Rei
20.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 28/100
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Guest House Esplanada
20.5 km away · Castelo Branco · darkness at hotel: 35/100
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Hotel Rainha Dona Amélia
20.6 km away · Castelo Branco · darkness at hotel: 28/100
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MELIÁ CASTELO BRANCO
21.1 km away · Castelo Branco · darkness at hotel: 35/100
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Hotel Estrela da Idanha
22.9 km away · darkness at hotel: 56/100
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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