Mallorca Eclipse 2026 — Complete Live Guide
The total solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August 2026 will be visible from Mallorca, with totality occurring shortly before sunset. This Mallorca Eclipse 2026 guide covers where to watch, the official viewing areas, eclipse times, road closures, transport restrictions, safety advice and the latest local updates.
🔴 LAST CHECKED: 12 AUGUST 2026 12.30
LIVE UPDATE: Road closures are already being brought forward
Updated 12 August, 13:30
Road restrictions are already being introduced earlier than originally planned as Mallorca prepares for this evening’s total solar eclipse.
The Ma-10 between Andratx and Valldemossa is currently restricted, with access from Andratx cut and traffic being diverted around Valldemossa and Esporles. The Ma-10 between Andratx and Estellencs has also already been closed, despite the general restriction period originally being scheduled to begin at 15:00.
Several popular mountain and coastal locations are already full. The car parks at Cala Tuent and sa Calobra have reached capacity and road access has been closed. Access has also been closed to Port des Canonge, Port de Valldemossa and Cap de ses Salines, while parking at Cala Banyalbufar and Cala Estellencs had already filled earlier in the day.
In Palma, access to El Molinar was closed at 13:00 because of concerns about crowding. In Santa Ponça, the main road between Plaça Santa Ponça and Carrer Lisboa has also been closed and will remain controlled until the eclipse operation finishes.
Parking pressure is also building in Port de Sóller, where queues are already heavier than usual.
The important message is simple: do not rely on the published 15:00 start time for road restrictions. Authorities have always warned that closures could be introduced earlier if roads, car parks or viewing areas became too busy, and that is now happening.
If you already have a good viewing location close to where you are staying, stay local if you can. Check the latest official traffic information before setting off and have a Plan B.
Mallorca is also at Fire Alert Level 4, the highest level of fire risk, with additional forest firefighters and environmental officers deployed across the Balearics today. Please take extreme care around dry vegetation and natural areas.
Mallorca will experience a total solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August 2026.
The eclipse begins at approximately 19:38, with totality at around 20:31–20:33, depending on your location. Totality will last for roughly 90 seconds in favourable parts of Mallorca.
But watching the eclipse is not simply a question of finding a beach or viewpoint.
The Sun will be extremely low in the west-north-western sky, while mountains, hills, buildings and headlands can block the view. At the same time, major traffic restrictions and controlled-access measures will operate across parts of Mallorca.
This page brings together our latest Mallorca-specific information and links to our detailed guides.
🔴 Latest Mallorca Eclipse Update
11 August 2026 — latest information
Official viewing areas and traffic restrictions are now in place, with controls operating across a number of Mallorca roads and popular viewing locations.
Some areas may close before the published time if they reach capacity or if traffic, fire risk or public safety requires it.
Playa de Palma has particularly extensive restrictions, while Santa Ponça’s viewing operation begins on 11 August and access will close when capacity is reached.
A special EMT “00 Eclipsi” bus service will also operate between Plaça d’Espanya and s’Arenal.
Our advice: if you already have a safe location with a clear west/north-western horizon, consider watching from there rather than attempting to cross Mallorca late in the day.
We are updating this guide as official information changes.
🗺️ Where can I watch the eclipse in Mallorca?
The Balearic authorities have designated nine official viewing areas in Mallorca:
- Santa Ponça beach
- Playa de Palma
- Maioris
- Maioris to Tolleric
- Algaida football ground
- Pina football ground
- Porreres ring road
- MA-3220 car park, Petra
- Son Matamoros Circuit, Felanitx
See the complete viewing guide
→ Where to watch the Mallorca solar eclipse and how to choose your location
🚗 Mallorca Eclipse Road Closures
Around twenty roads and access routes are affected by eclipse-related traffic measures.
Restrictions are particularly important around:
- Serra de Tramuntana
- Andratx and Sant Elm
- Pollença and Formentor
- Playa de Palma
- Llucmajor and the south
- Algaida and Randa
- Felanitx
- Artà
- Petra
- Ses Salines
Most restrictions are expected to operate from approximately 15:00 to 21:00 on 12 August, although some begin earlier and controls can be introduced sooner if necessary.
Residents, registered accommodation guests, authorised workers and other people with justified reasons may have access to some restricted areas, subject to the relevant controls and documentation.
Read the full road-by-road guide
→ Mallorca Eclipse Road Closures 2026: Full Traffic Restrictions by Area
🚌 Getting around Mallorca on eclipse day
If you’re staying in Palma or Playa de Palma, public transport may be a much better option than driving.
EMT Palma is operating a special “00 Eclipsi” service between Plaça d’Espanya and s’Arenal.
Playa de Palma will have particularly extensive vehicle restrictions, so visitors should avoid assuming that they will be able to drive to the coast shortly before the eclipse.
If you’re staying somewhere with a good view, staying local may be the simplest option.
👁️ How to watch the eclipse safely
During the partial phases, never look directly at the Sun without proper solar protection.
Use certified solar viewing glasses complying with ISO 12312-2 and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Ordinary sunglasses are not sufficient.
Binoculars, telescopes and cameras must never be used to look at the Sun without appropriate solar filters.
During complete totality only, the bright solar surface is completely covered and eclipse glasses can be removed. Put them back on immediately as totality ends.
Read our complete safety guide
→ How to Watch the Mallorca Solar Eclipse Safely
🌅 Can I see the eclipse from my hotel?
Possibly — and staying where you are may actually be your best option.
Because the Sun will be only around 2° above the horizon at totality, a location that normally has an excellent view may not have a clear eclipse view.
Check what lies towards the west-north-west from your accommodation.
Look for:
- mountains
- hills
- headlands
- buildings
- trees
- other obstructions
An elevated terrace or rooftop with a clear horizon could be much better than travelling to a famous viewpoint.
Our full guide explains how to assess your location before deciding to travel.
→ Check whether you can see the eclipse from where you’re staying
🏔️ What about the Serra de Tramuntana?
The Serra de Tramuntana creates a particular problem because the eclipse occurs so close to sunset.
Some famous Mallorca viewpoints may actually have the Sun hidden behind the mountains before totality.
The mountains also have:
- restricted roads
- limited parking
- narrow access routes
- dry vegetation
- increased fire risk
- limited capacity
For these reasons, we would not recommend making a last-minute journey into the Tramuntana simply because a viewpoint looks spectacular on a normal evening.
📍 Mallorca eclipse information by area
Palma & Playa de Palma
Official viewing area, extensive traffic restrictions and special public transport.
Calvià & Santa Ponça
Santa Ponça is an official viewing area. Access will be controlled according to capacity.
Llucmajor & the south
Several official and controlled-access locations, including Maioris and the areas towards Tolleric.
Central Mallorca
Algaida, Pina and Porreres have designated viewing arrangements.
Felanitx
Son Matamoros Circuit is an official viewing area with controlled vehicle capacity.
Petra
The MA-3220 car park is an official viewing location.
Serra de Tramuntana
Numerous roads and viewpoints will be subject to restrictions. Clear horizons can also be difficult because of the mountains.
North Mallorca
Viewing possibilities are highly location-dependent because of the Tramuntana and low position of the Sun.
East Mallorca
Check your precise location rather than assuming an entire resort will have the same view.
⏰ Mallorca Eclipse Timings
Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Partial eclipse begins: approximately 19:38
Totality: approximately 20:31–20:33
Totality duration: approximately 90 seconds in favourable parts of Mallorca
Sunset: approximately 20:49
Direction: west-north-west
Sun’s altitude during totality: approximately 2°
Exact timings vary slightly depending on where you are on the island.
🎧 Listen to our Mallorca Eclipse Special
We’ve also recorded a Majorca Mallorca podcast special looking at the eclipse from a local perspective.
Oliver and Nick Brown discuss the unusual viewing conditions, the problems created by Mallorca’s mountains and why travelling across the island at the last minute could be a bad idea.
→ Listen to the Majorca Mallorca Eclipse Special
📚 More Mallorca Eclipse Guides
🗺️ Viewing Map & Complete Guide
Where to watch, how to choose a location and what you need to know.
🚗 Road Closures
The complete list of restricted roads and areas, organised by Mallorca region.
👁️ Eye Safety
Everything you need to know about eclipse glasses and safe viewing.
🌌 What happens after the eclipse?
The Perseid meteor shower will also be active around the same period.
→ See all our Mallorca Eclipse 2026 coverage
⚠️ Important: check before travelling
Eclipse arrangements can change according to:
- traffic
- crowd numbers
- parking capacity
- fire risk
- weather
- emergency requirements
- local authority decisions
Do not assume that a road, beach or viewpoint will remain accessible simply because it is listed in an earlier announcement.
Before travelling, check the latest official information and our latest updates.
Our sources
Majorca Mallorca compiles its eclipse information from official and local sources, including the Govern de les Illes Balears, Consells Insulars, Ajuntaments and Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN).
Information last checked: 11 August 2026.
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