Overview
- The government forecasts mass travel to the path of totality as the Observatorio Astronómico Nacional maps the eclipse crossing Spain west to east from about 19:30 to 20:30, from A Coruña to Palma de Mallorca, with no totality in Madrid or Barcelona.
- The National Eclipse Commission created last summer is coordinating protocols on transport, security, health response and a public campaign on certified viewing glasses.
- Regions used FITUR to roll out eclipse calendars and astrotourism pitches, while operators market cruises and Camino de Santiago experiences priced roughly €2,000–€4,300, with some premium packages already sold out.
- Galicia reports totality in 143 municipalities—about 46% of its territory—with durations ranging from 9 seconds in Vilardevós to 1 minute 49 seconds in Ribadeo and Burela, alongside plans for public observation points and activities.
- Palencia details a May 18 International Astronomy Congress, observation zones and a visiting research team led by Eva Villaver, as Castilla‑La Mancha prepares a joint commission for Cuenca and Guadalajara to manage expected crowds.