Miradouro do Carreirão das Arribas
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Miradouro do Carreirão das Arribas is a scenic viewpoint in Trás-os-Montes & the North 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 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 23/100. The moon is 95% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 61%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Miradouro do Carreirão das Arribas
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 38% | 37/100 |
| February | 43% | 40/100 |
| March | 39% | 38/100 |
| April | 41% | 39/100 |
| May | 49% | 44/100 |
| June | 57% | 49/100 |
| July ★ | 80% | 62/100 |
| August | 81% | 62/100 |
| September | 61% | 51/100 |
| October | 46% | 42/100 |
| November | 33% | 34/100 |
| December | 26% | 30/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Miradouro do Carreirão das Arribas: 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 do Carreirão das Arribas for each.
68/100sky darkness at this stay
61/100sky darkness at this stay
61/100sky darkness at this stay
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Pousadinha
Darkness: 55/100 · 19.6 km from Miradouro do Carreirão das Arribas
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Hotel Parador Santa Catarina
Darkness: 55/100 · 20.7 km from Miradouro do Carreirão das Arribas · Miranda do Douro
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Hotel Turismo Miranda
Darkness: 55/100 · 20.8 km from Miradouro do Carreirão das Arribas
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Hotel A Morgadinha
Darkness: 55/100 · 20.9 km from Miradouro do Carreirão das Arribas
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Residencial Planalto
Darkness: 55/100 · 20.9 km from Miradouro do Carreirão das Arribas
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Live prices around Sendim
Sendim is the closest base to Miradouro do Carreirão das Arribas 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 Trás-os-Montes & the North
- Miradouro da Fraga Amarela 9.4 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Miradouro de Teixeira 12.8 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Miradouro de Picões 15 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Fraga do Poio 18.3 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Castro de Bruçó (Castelo dos Mouros) 26.1 km · Sky Score 44/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).