Parque Natural do Litoral Norte

Sky Score 31/100≈ Bortle 5

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Parque Natural do Litoral Norte is a protected area in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 55/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically July, when about 60% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 13/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 47%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural do Litoral Norte

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January41%29/100
February40%29/100
March42%29/100
April38%28/100
May45%31/100
June46%31/100
July ★60%37/100
August59%37/100
September47%32/100
October41%29/100
November39%28/100
December36%27/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Natural do Litoral Norte: 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 Litoral Norte for each.

53/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Axis Ofir Beach Resort Hotel

Sky darkness
53/100
To the spot
3.3 km
Check availability →

52/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Esposende Garden

Sky darkness
52/100
To the spot
2.6 km
Location
Esposende
Check availability →

52/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Estalagem Parque do Rio

Sky darkness
52/100
To the spot
3 km
Check availability →

More stays nearby

Booking links are affiliate links, see the disclosure.

Live prices around Esposende

Esposende is the closest base to Parque Natural do Litoral Norte 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

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