Overview
- The Moon will begin covering the Sun at 19:37, with totality around 20:31 MESZ lasting about 1 minute 36 seconds over the island.
- Late timing places the Sun low on the horizon, making the west coast along the Serra de Tramuntana and the island’s southern tip favored vantage points.
- Spain’s National Geographic Institute has published an interactive map that shows address-level visibility for planning safe, unobstructed views.
- Hotel costs tied to the event are already spiking, with reports of simple rooms in Zaragoza near €700, top hotels around €2,000, and Mallorca listings surpassing €500 per night.
- The Balearic government will not promote the eclipse as authorities and environmental groups flag risks of traffic gridlock on narrow western roads and pressure on the UNESCO-listed Serra de Tramuntana.