Parque Natural do Alvão

Sky Score 33/100≈ Bortle 4

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Parque Natural do Alvão is a protected area in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ 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 August, when about 66% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 15/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 48%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural do Alvão

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%29/100
February35%31/100
March34%30/100
April33%30/100
May42%34/100
June44%35/100
July64%46/100
August ★66%47/100
September48%37/100
October38%32/100
November27%26/100
December21%24/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Natural do Alvão: 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 Alvão for each.

62/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Beirais do Alvão

Sky darkness
62/100
To the spot
4.1 km
Location
Vila Real
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60/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Casa da Cruz

Sky darkness
60/100
To the spot
9 km
Location
Vila Real
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60/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Fénix Marão Guest House

Sky darkness
60/100
To the spot
9.4 km
Location
Vila Real
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Live prices around Vila Real

Vila Real is the closest base to Parque Natural do Alvão 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).