Is Castellón in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?

Yes. Castellón (the Valencian Community) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 38s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 5° above the western horizon near sunset.

Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Castellón?

Our terrain analysis rates Alto de la Cervera among the best nearby (93/100): it combines a clear western horizon, a high-enough Sun and a long totality. The full ranked list is above.

What time is the eclipse in Castellón?

Totality occurs around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST) on 12 August 2026. Arrive early — the partial phase begins over an hour before, and roads to good spots can get busy.

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Best spots to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse near Castellón

On 12 August 2026 the Moon's shadow sweeps across the Valencian Community around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Because the eclipsed Sun sits low over the western horizon, where you stand matters — a hill to your west can hide the whole thing. Below are the best-rated viewing spots within about 50 km of Castellón, scored from sun height, an open western horizon (from a 30 m terrain model) and length of totality.

Totality nearby

up to 1m 38s

Sun altitude

~5°

Rated spots

1098 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

48%

Top-rated viewing spots near Castellón

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Alto de la Cervera	93	1m 34s	5°	1807 m	43%	57 km	Map Directions
2	Pico Artigas	89	1m 34s	5°	1558 m	47%	59 km	Map Directions
3	Viewpoint (unnamed)	87	1m 35s	5°	1797 m	45%	37 km	Map Directions
4	Puntal del Tamborero	87	1m 38s	5°	1763 m	45%	59 km	Map Directions
5	Pic d'Espadà	86	1m 30s	5°	1089 m	48%	29 km	Map Directions
6	Férriz	86	1m 34s	4°	1770 m	43%	54 km	Map Directions
7	Peñaroya	85	1m 34s	4°	1239 m	43%	53 km	Map Directions
8	La Rápita	85	1m 30s	4°	1096 m	48%	32 km	Map Directions
9	Cabezo la Cruz	83	1m 34s	4°	1700 m	43%	51 km	Map Directions
10	Peak (unnamed)	82	1m 35s	4°	1649 m	43%	42 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Castellón?

The total solar eclipse reaches Castellón on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 38s, with the Sun about 5° above the horizon. August skies here can be cloudy (~48% long-term clear-sky odds), so plan to stay mobile and watch the forecast in the final week. Never look at the Sun without certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses.

Frequently asked questions

Is Castellón in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Castellón (the Valencian Community) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 38s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 5° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Castellón?: Our terrain analysis rates Alto de la Cervera among the best nearby (93/100): it combines a clear western horizon, a high-enough Sun and a long totality. The full ranked list is above.
What time is the eclipse in Castellón?: Totality occurs around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST) on 12 August 2026. Arrive early — the partial phase begins over an hour before, and roads to good spots can get busy.

Other places to watch in the path

Zaragoza · Bilbao · Vitoria-Gasteiz · Santander · Oviedo · Gijón · León · Burgos · Palencia · Valladolid · Soria · Logroño · Pamplona · Tudela · Huesca · Teruel · Tarragona · Valencia · A Coruña · Lugo · Ourense · Palma de Mallorca · Reykjavík

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Spots © OpenStreetMap contributors · terrain Copernicus GLO-30 · clear-sky odds ERA5 (ECMWF) · path of totality by Fred Espenak, NASA GSFC.

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