Parque Natural de Montesinho
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Parque Natural de Montesinho is a protected area in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 69/100 (≈ 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 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 19/100. 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 Parque Natural de Montesinho
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 41% | 36/100 |
| February | 41% | 37/100 |
| March | 39% | 35/100 |
| April | 40% | 36/100 |
| May | 48% | 41/100 |
| June | 56% | 44/100 |
| July ★ | 79% | 57/100 |
| August | 77% | 57/100 |
| September | 58% | 46/100 |
| October | 44% | 38/100 |
| November | 36% | 34/100 |
| December | 32% | 31/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Parque Natural de Montesinho: 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 de Montesinho for each.
71/100sky darkness at this stay
70/100sky darkness at this stay
69/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Quinta da Rica-Fé Agroturismo
Darkness: 55/100 · 9.4 km from Parque Natural de Montesinho · Bragança
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Nordeste Shalom
Darkness: 50/100 · 9.8 km from Parque Natural de Montesinho · Bragança
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Ibis Bragança
Darkness: 47/100 · 10 km from Parque Natural de Montesinho · Bragança
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Tulipa
Darkness: 47/100 · 10.3 km from Parque Natural de Montesinho · Bragança
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Tic Tac
Darkness: 47/100 · 10.4 km from Parque Natural de Montesinho · Bragança
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Live prices around Gondesende
Gondesende is the closest base to Parque Natural de Montesinho 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 Trás-os-Montes & the North
- Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo 33.5 km · Sky Score 39/100
- Fraga do Poio 49.7 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Miradouro de Teixeira 55 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Miradouro da Senhora da Luz 56.1 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Miradouro Penha Laila 63.5 km · Sky Score 44/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).