Without a doubt, one of the most anticipated events by Spaniards in 2026 is the next total solar eclipse that can be seen in a large part of the Iberian Peninsula. However, taking place during one of the most popular vacation months, you may find that On August 12, many will be in their vacation destinations enjoying a well-deserved rest.
Fortunately, those who are spending these days in Catalonia Not only will they be able to enjoy the eclipse, but also in its entirety. Especially those who are spending the summer in the southern third of the community or who are willing to move to the observation points arranged by the municipal councils and the Generalitat.
Being in the extreme northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, part of Catalonia coincides with the strip of totality of the next eclipse on August 12. Therefore, it is one of the best communities to observe this phenomenon astronomical that will begin at approximately 7:33 p.m. and last until 9:00 p.m., reaching its entirety at approximately 8:29 p.m.. Although you can check the exact time on the interactive map created by the National Geographic Institute and the Ministry of Transport.
This is how this astronomical phenomenon can be seen in the different Catalan municipalities
To be able to enjoy the total solar eclipse for longer, it is best to travel to the southern regions of Tarragonawhere complete darkness will last approximately a minute and a half. However, it can also be observed, although for less time, in Lleidawhere it will last 25 seconds, or Reuswhich will exceed one minute.
With the aim of creating a safe space in which citizens and visitors can observe this astronomical phenomenon, the Generalitat of Catalonia and the town councils of some of the municipalities in the southern third have arranged a series of official observation points distributed throughout the territory. 18 of these spaces are located in the areas of Las Terres de l’Ebre, Camp de Tarragona and Ponent and, in them, They will distribute 150,000 approved glasses.
If you are in Girona either Barcelonaonly one can be observed partial eclipsealthough quite close to total darkness. Specifically, in Girona the Moon will cover approximately 98.8%, while in Barcelona this percentage increases to 99.7%.
The observation points where you can see the total eclipse in Catalonia
To avoid crowding, these points They have established a maximum capacitywhich will be guaranteed through a system of tickets which must be requested through the website of each town council. In total, there are 23 points where you can go to observe the eclipse in Catalonia:
- Alcanar: whose observation point is located in Plaça de Bous and has a permitted capacity of up to 1,025 people. In this area, totality will last 1 minute and 37 seconds, being the longest.
- Altafulla: located in Font del Mirador and with a capacity of 600 people. The entirety will last 53 seconds.
- Amposta: located in the l’Oriola industrial estate, with a capacity of 4,400 people and a total time of 1 minute and 33 seconds.
- Camarles: in Pla de Camarles, with a capacity of 3,000 people and a duration of 1 minute and 31 seconds.
- Cambrils: located in the Cambrils Agricultural Cooperative. Its capacity is 1,800 people and it will last 1 minute and 9 seconds.
- Constanti: on Joan Miró street and a capacity of 1,600 people. Totality will last 57 seconds.
- Gandesa: in the La Plana industrial estate. Its capacity is 2,300 people and the entire duration is 1 minute and 24 seconds.
- L’Aldea: in Can Gironès and with a capacity of 4,500 people. Totality will last 1 minute and 32 seconds.
- L’Amatlla de Mar: The point is located on the municipal soccer field, with a capacity of 1,250 people, and the entirety will last 1 minute and 25 seconds.
- Les Borges Blanques: located in the sports area of the municipality and with a capacity of 2,500 people. Here totality can only be seen for 23 seconds.
- Lleida: in Magraners. The capacity will be 4,300 people and the entirety will be seen for 25 seconds.
- Montbrió del Camp: It will be held in Les Palomeres / Granja Gira-Sol and will have a total capacity of 2,400 people. Totality will last 1 minute and 7 seconds.
- Móra la Nova: It will be located on Tortosa Street and will have a capacity of 3,800 people. The entirety will last 1 minute and 17 seconds.
- Reus: in Immaculate neighborhood. The capacity will be 2,450 people and will last 1 minute and 1 second.
- Santa Barbara: in the sports area located on the Galera road. The capacity will be 1,100 people and the entirety will last 1 minute and 34 seconds, being the second longest.
- Tarragona: in the Anella Mediterrània, without indicated capacity and with a duration of 1 minute and 1 second.
- Torredembarra: It will be in the Roques Planes industrial estate and will have a maximum capacity of 1,300 people. Totality will last 52 seconds.
- Valls: in the Valls industrial estate, on Fuster street. The capacity will be 4,100 people and the entire event will last 39 seconds.