Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha is a protected area in Serra da Estrela & Centro with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 84% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 18/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 62%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 44% | 35/100 |
| February | 44% | 35/100 |
| March | 40% | 33/100 |
| April | 39% | 33/100 |
| May | 51% | 39/100 |
| June | 63% | 45/100 |
| July ★ | 84% | 56/100 |
| August | 84% | 56/100 |
| September | 62% | 44/100 |
| October | 44% | 35/100 |
| November | 38% | 32/100 |
| December | 36% | 31/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha: 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 Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha for each.
66/100sky darkness at this stay
66/100sky darkness at this stay
62/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Convento do Seixo Boutique Hotel & Spa
Darkness: 61/100 · 4.3 km from Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha
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Estalagem da Neve
Darkness: 56/100 · 4.1 km from Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha
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Tarouca
Darkness: 56/100 · 4.5 km from Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha
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Rivoli
Darkness: 56/100 · 4.6 km from Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha
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Hotel Samasa
Darkness: 56/100 · 4.7 km from Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha
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Live prices around Fundão
Fundão is the closest base to Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha 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
- Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela 37.7 km · Sky Score 36/100
- Miradouro dos Sete Concelhos 38.7 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Miradouro do Castelo 44.5 km · Sky Score 48/100
- Miradouro da Ribeira do Aravil 46.3 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Miradouro Nossa Senhora das Neves 46.7 km · Sky Score 47/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).