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    Alqueva Starlight Tourism Destination

    Portugal38.2000°, -7.5000°Peak altitude 23°11.3h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2011

    Recognized by

    and additions in 2018 and 2019, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)

    DSAG class

    6a

    Area

    300,000 ha

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