Free Public Eclipse Viewing on Platja de Palma
Platja de Palma / S'Arenal seafront, Palma·19:38 – 20:49
On 12 August 2026, the Platja de Palma and S'Arenal seafront becomes one of the city's best balconies for the total solar eclipse. Along this stretch of the south coast the view to the west-northwest is unobstructed, straight over the sea — exactly where the already-eclipsed sun sets low on the horizon. Totality arrives around 20:31 and lasts about 1 minute 36 seconds, with the partial phase running from roughly 19:38 to 20:49. It's one of the Ajuntament de Palma's recommended public observation areas: free, open-air and walk-up. Watching safely: use certified solar filters or eclipse glasses during the partial phases, and arrive early — close to a million visitors are expected across the island.
The full experience
Make a day of it
5 stops
WHAT HAPPENS
The shape of it
Totality over the sea
The blacked-out sun hangs barely a couple of degrees above the Mediterranean at around 20:31, low on the western horizon at sunset.
Best-oriented city stretch
S'Arenal and Platja de Palma give an uninterrupted west-northwest view straight over the water — among the best spots in the municipality.
Free and walk-up
No ticket needed — one of Palma's recommended public observation areas, open to everyone.
FROM THE FLOOR
What you're walking into
SCHEDULE
When to go
12 August
19:38 – 20:49
12 August
GOOD TO KNOW
Before you go
Totality lasts about 1 minute 36 seconds, beginning around 20:31 CEST; the partial phase runs from ~19:38 to ~20:49.
Use certified solar filters or eclipse glasses for the partial phases — binoculars, telescopes and cameras need specific solar filters too.
Arrive early — close to a million visitors are expected across the island for the eclipse.
