Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela is a protected area in Serra da Estrela & Centro with a measured darkness of 65/100 (≈ 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 August, when about 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 17/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 54%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 39% | 33/100 |
| February | 38% | 33/100 |
| March | 34% | 31/100 |
| April | 33% | 30/100 |
| May | 44% | 36/100 |
| June | 50% | 39/100 |
| July | 73% | 51/100 |
| August ★ | 77% | 53/100 |
| September | 54% | 41/100 |
| October | 40% | 34/100 |
| November | 31% | 29/100 |
| December | 29% | 28/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela: 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 Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela for each.
63/100sky darkness at this stay
63/100sky darkness at this stay
61/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Casa Cerro da Correia - Local Lodge
Darkness: 58/100 · 3.1 km from Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
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Casa Mariolas
Darkness: 58/100 · 3.3 km from Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
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Casa Raposa
Darkness: 58/100 · 3.5 km from Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
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Descanso Serrano
Darkness: 58/100 · 3.6 km from Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela · Manteigas
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Casa das Obras
Darkness: 58/100 · 3.6 km from Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
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Live prices around Manteigas
Manteigas is the closest base to Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela 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
- Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha 37.7 km · Sky Score 40/100
- Miradouro dos Sete Concelhos 46.2 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Alto da Sapinha 81.1 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Miradouro de Salvaterra 81.3 km · Sky Score 49/100
- Miradouro do Castelo 81.4 km · Sky Score 48/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).