Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua is a protected area in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 70/100 (≈ 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 75% 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 54%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30% | 31/100 |
| February | 38% | 35/100 |
| March | 38% | 35/100 |
| April | 38% | 35/100 |
| May | 47% | 40/100 |
| June | 53% | 43/100 |
| July ★ | 75% | 56/100 |
| August | 75% | 56/100 |
| September | 54% | 44/100 |
| October | 41% | 37/100 |
| November | 28% | 30/100 |
| December | 19% | 25/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua: 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 Regional do Vale do Tua for each.
65/100sky darkness at this stay
62/100sky darkness at this stay
62/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Palace
Darkness: 60/100 · 13 km from Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua
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Grapple Hotel & Spa
Darkness: 59/100 · 12.9 km from Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua · Carrazeda de Ansiães
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Residencial Vitorino
Darkness: 56/100 · 12.5 km from Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua · Murça
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Monte de São Sebastião
Darkness: 56/100 · 12.6 km from Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua
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A Quintinha do Manel
Darkness: 53/100 · 13 km from Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua
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Live prices around Carrazeda de Ansiães
Carrazeda de Ansiães is the closest base to Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua 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
- Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo 41 km · Sky Score 39/100
- Miradouro Serpente do Medal 42 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Parque Natural do Alvão 43 km · Sky Score 33/100
- Miradouro das Alminhas 48.3 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Miradouro do Colado 49.6 km · Sky Score 44/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).