Miradouro dos Sete Concelhos

Sky Score 47/100≈ Bortle 3

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Miradouro dos Sete Concelhos is a scenic viewpoint in Serra da Estrela & Centro with a measured darkness of 76/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically July, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 24/100. The moon is 95% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 62%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Miradouro dos Sete Concelhos

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January44%42/100
February46%43/100
March41%40/100
April40%40/100
May51%46/100
June64%54/100
July ★85%67/100
August84%67/100
September62%53/100
October45%42/100
November38%38/100
December36%37/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Miradouro dos Sete Concelhos: 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 dos Sete Concelhos for each.

75/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Moinho do Maneio

Sky darkness
75/100
To the spot
8.5 km

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Live prices around Meimoa

Meimoa is the closest base to Miradouro dos Sete Concelhos 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).