Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo is a protected area in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 67/100 (≈ 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 78% 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 58%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 38% | 34/100 |
| February | 41% | 36/100 |
| March | 40% | 35/100 |
| April | 40% | 35/100 |
| May | 49% | 40/100 |
| June | 56% | 43/100 |
| July ★ | 78% | 55/100 |
| August | 78% | 55/100 |
| September | 58% | 44/100 |
| October | 45% | 37/100 |
| November | 34% | 31/100 |
| December | 28% | 28/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo: 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 da Albufeira do Azibo for each.
70/100sky darkness at this stay
69/100sky darkness at this stay
64/100sky darkness at this stay
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Residencial Capitólio
Darkness: 60/100 · 4.2 km from Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo
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Residencial Marisol
Darkness: 54/100 · 4.4 km from Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo
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Alendouro
Darkness: 54/100 · 5.4 km from Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo
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Muchacho
Darkness: 54/100 · 5.7 km from Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo · Macedo de Cavaleiros
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Residencial Dona Antónia
Darkness: 54/100 · 5.7 km from Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo
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Live prices around Macedo de Cavaleiros
Macedo de Cavaleiros is the closest base to Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo 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
- Fraga do Poio 32.6 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Parque Natural de Montesinho 33.5 km · Sky Score 41/100
- Miradouro de Teixeira 35.7 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Miradouro Serpente do Medal 37.2 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua 40.9 km · Sky Score 39/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).