Is Tarragona in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?

Yes. Tarragona (Catalonia) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 33s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 4° above the western horizon near sunset.

Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Tarragona?

Our terrain analysis rates Punta de les Moles among the best nearby (93/100): 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 Tarragona?

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 Tarragona

By Lluís Gassó · updated August 2026

On 12 August 2026 the Moon's shadow sweeps across Catalonia 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 Tarragona, scored from sun height, an open western horizon (from a 30 m terrain model) and length of totality.

Totality nearby

up to 1m 33s

Sun altitude

~4°

Rated spots

1151 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

60%

Cloud forecast for the eclipse

Top-rated viewing spots near Tarragona

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Punta de les Moles	93	1m 30s	4°	785 m	60%	59 km	Map Directions
2	Mirador de Migjorn	93	1m 33s	3°	0 m	60%	58 km	Map Directions
3	La Creu de Santos	93	1m 22s	4°	929 m	60%	59 km	Map Directions
4	Peak (unnamed)	93	1m 22s	3°	695 m	60%	58 km	Map Directions
5	les Picòssies	93	1m 22s	4°	751 m	60%	58 km	Map Directions
6	Mirador de les Marededéus	92	1m 27s	3°	3 m	60%	56 km	Map Directions
7	la Portella	92	1m 18s	4°	699 m	60%	35 km	Map Directions
8	les Moles	92	1m 18s	4°	688 m	60%	38 km	Map Directions
9	Viewpoint (unnamed)	92	1m 18s	2°	904 m	60%	32 km	Map Directions
10	Mola de Genessies	92	1m 18s	4°	692 m	60%	40 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Tarragona?

The total solar eclipse reaches Tarragona on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 33s, with the Sun about 4° above the horizon. The long-term August clear-sky odds here are relatively good (~60%), 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 Tarragona in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Tarragona (Catalonia) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 33s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 4° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Tarragona?: Our terrain analysis rates Punta de les Moles among the best nearby (93/100): 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 Tarragona?: 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 · Lleida · Castellón · Valencia · A Coruña · Lugo · Ourense · Palma de Mallorca · 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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