Parque Natural do Douro Internacional
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Parque Natural do Douro Internacional is a protected area in Serra da Estrela & Centro with a measured darkness of 70/100 (≈ 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 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 20/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 61%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural do Douro Internacional
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 38% | 35/100 |
| February | 43% | 38/100 |
| March | 39% | 36/100 |
| April | 41% | 37/100 |
| May | 49% | 41/100 |
| June | 57% | 46/100 |
| July ★ | 80% | 59/100 |
| August | 81% | 59/100 |
| September | 61% | 48/100 |
| October | 46% | 40/100 |
| November | 33% | 32/100 |
| December | 26% | 28/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Parque Natural do Douro Internacional: 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 do Douro Internacional for each.
74/100sky darkness at this stay
69/100sky darkness at this stay
65/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Casa das Águas Férreas
Darkness: 62/100 · 16.7 km from Parque Natural do Douro Internacional · Mogadouro
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Hotel Trindade Coelho
Darkness: 56/100 · 18.2 km from Parque Natural do Douro Internacional · Mogadouro
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Residencial Estrela do Norte
Darkness: 51/100 · 17.6 km from Parque Natural do Douro Internacional · Mogadouro
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Residencial 2000
Darkness: 51/100 · 17.9 km from Parque Natural do Douro Internacional
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Pensão Russo
Darkness: 51/100 · 18.2 km from Parque Natural do Douro Internacional
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Live prices around Mogadouro
Mogadouro is the closest base to Parque Natural do Douro Internacional 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
- Alto da Sapinha 37 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Miradouro dos Sete Concelhos 115.2 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela 117.1 km · Sky Score 36/100
- Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha 144.2 km · Sky Score 40/100
- Miradouro de Salvaterra 149.1 km · Sky Score 49/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).