Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

Sky Score 36/100≈ Bortle 3

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês is a protected area in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 71/100 (≈ 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 August, when about 59% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 20/100. The moon is 88% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 44%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%32/100
February31%32/100
March33%33/100
April31%32/100
May39%36/100
June39%37/100
July57%46/100
August ★59%48/100
September44%39/100
October37%35/100
November29%30/100
December26%29/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês: 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 Nacional da Peneda-Gerês for each.

72/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Aldeia de Pontes

Sky darkness
72/100
To the spot
12.5 km
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70/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Peneda Hotel

Sky darkness
70/100
To the spot
12.9 km
Location
Gavieira
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Live prices around Gavieira

Gavieira is the closest base to Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês 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

Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).