Is Palma de Mallorca in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?

Yes. Palma de Mallorca (the Balearic Islands) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 35s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 2° above the western horizon near sunset.

Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Palma de Mallorca?

Our terrain analysis rates Puig de Galatzó among the best nearby (79/100): it combines a clear western horizon, a high-enough Sun and a long totality. The full ranked list is above.

What time is the eclipse in Palma de Mallorca?

Totality occurs around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST) on 12 August 2026. Arrive early — the partial phase begins over an hour before, and roads to good spots can get busy.

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Best spots to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse near Palma de Mallorca

By Lluís Gassó · updated August 2026

On 12 August 2026 the Moon's shadow sweeps across the Balearic Islands around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Because the eclipsed Sun sits low over the western horizon, where you stand matters — a hill to your west can hide the whole thing. Below are the best-rated viewing spots within about 50 km of Palma de Mallorca, scored from sun height, an open western horizon (from a 30 m terrain model) and length of totality.

Totality nearby

up to 1m 35s

Sun altitude

~2°

Rated spots

1345 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

75%

Cloud forecast for the eclipse

Top-rated viewing spots near Palma de Mallorca

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Puig de Galatzó	79	1m 35s	5°	1008 m	75%	16 km	Map Directions
2	puig de Garrafa	79	1m 35s	2°	451 m	75%	18 km	Map Directions
3	Mola de s'Esclop	79	1m 35s	4°	922 m	75%	19 km	Map Directions
4	Puig de ses Basses	79	1m 35s	4°	488 m	75%	24 km	Map Directions
5	Puig des Avencs	79	1m 35s	3°	512 m	75%	21 km	Map Directions
6	Sa Talaia	79	1m 35s	3°	299 m	75%	22 km	Map Directions
7	Cliff (unnamed)	79	1m 35s	3°	307 m	75%	24 km	Map Directions
8	Es Caragolí	79	1m 33s	4°	934 m	75%	18 km	Map Directions
9	Puig des Vent	79	1m 33s	5°	1001 m	75%	19 km	Map Directions
10	Mola de sa Comuna	79	1m 33s	4°	702 m	75%	15 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Palma de Mallorca?

The total solar eclipse reaches Palma de Mallorca on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 35s, with the Sun about 2° above the horizon. The long-term August clear-sky odds here are relatively good (~75%), but always check the forecast in the final week. Never look at the Sun without certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses.

Frequently asked questions

Is Palma de Mallorca in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Palma de Mallorca (the Balearic Islands) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 35s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 2° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Palma de Mallorca?: Our terrain analysis rates Puig de Galatzó among the best nearby (79/100): it combines a clear western horizon, a high-enough Sun and a long totality. The full ranked list is above.
What time is the eclipse in Palma de Mallorca?: Totality occurs around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST) on 12 August 2026. Arrive early — the partial phase begins over an hour before, and roads to good spots can get busy.

Other places to watch in the path

Zaragoza · Bilbao · Vitoria-Gasteiz · Santander · Oviedo · Gijón · León · Burgos · Palencia · Valladolid · Segovia · Zamora · Soria · Logroño · Pamplona · Tudela · Huesca · Teruel · Tarragona · Lleida · Castellón · Valencia · A Coruña · Lugo · Ourense · Reykjavík

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Spots © OpenStreetMap contributors · terrain Copernicus GLO-30 · clear-sky odds ERA5 (ECMWF) · path of totality by Fred Espenak, NASA GSFC.

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