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

Yes. Valencia (the Valencian Community) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 32s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 5° above the western horizon near sunset.

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

Our terrain analysis rates Pic d'Espadà among the best nearby (94/100): 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 Valencia?

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 Valencia

By Lluís Gassó · updated August 2026

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

Totality nearby

up to 1m 32s

Sun altitude

~5°

Rated spots

573 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

75%

Cloud forecast for the eclipse

Top-rated viewing spots near Valencia

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Pic d'Espadà	94	1m 30s	5°	1089 m	75%	48 km	Map Directions
2	La Rápita	94	1m 30s	4°	1096 m	70%	51 km	Map Directions
3	El Pinar	94	1m 30s	4°	1093 m	70%	57 km	Map Directions
4	Alto del Pinar	94	1m 30s	4°	1043 m	70%	56 km	Map Directions
5	Pascual	94	1m 30s	4°	936 m	75%	48 km	Map Directions
6	Peña Juliana	94	1m 25s	3°	1470 m	70%	59 km	Map Directions
7	Peña Escabia	94	1m 25s	3°	1328 m	70%	60 km	Map Directions
8	Alto de la Pedriza	93	1m 30s	3°	976 m	70%	59 km	Map Directions
9	Alto de laTejavana	93	1m 28s	2°	1075 m	70%	60 km	Map Directions
10	l'Espino	93	1m 32s	2°	668 m	75%	51 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Valencia?

The total solar eclipse reaches Valencia on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 32s, with the Sun about 5° 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 Valencia in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Valencia (the Valencian Community) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 32s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 5° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Valencia?: Our terrain analysis rates Pic d'Espadà among the best nearby (94/100): 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 Valencia?: 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 · 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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