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

Yes. Santander (Cantabria) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 35s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 9° above the western horizon near sunset.

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

Our terrain analysis rates Alto Abedules among the best nearby (95/100): 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 Santander?

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 Santander

On 12 August 2026 the Moon's shadow sweeps across Cantabria 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 Santander, scored from sun height, an open western horizon (from a 30 m terrain model) and length of totality.

Totality nearby

up to 1m 35s

Sun altitude

~9°

Rated spots

1057 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

24%

Top-rated viewing spots near Santander

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Alto Abedules	95	1m 35s	7°	1395 m	24%	51 km	Map Directions
2	Pico Ropero	95	1m 35s	7°	1485 m	24%	54 km	Map Directions
3	Cotero Castillo	95	1m 34s	7°	878 m	23%	48 km	Map Directions
4	Gándara	95	1m 34s	7°	918 m	17%	51 km	Map Directions
5	Pico Jano	95	1m 32s	7°	1281 m	24%	44 km	Map Directions
6	Fuente del Moro	95	1m 32s	7°	1249 m	24%	51 km	Map Directions
7	Castro la Arena	95	1m 32s	7°	1240 m	24%	45 km	Map Directions
8	Mediajo Frío	95	1m 32s	8°	1320 m	24%	44 km	Map Directions
9	Gañimones	95	1m 32s	7°	1188 m	24%	49 km	Map Directions
10	Cueto de Orbaneja	95	1m 35s	7°	1730 m	24%	58 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Santander?

The total solar eclipse reaches Santander on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 35s, with the Sun about 9° above the horizon. August skies here can be cloudy (~24% 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 Santander in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Santander (Cantabria) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 35s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 9° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Santander?: Our terrain analysis rates Alto Abedules among the best nearby (95/100): 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 Santander?: 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 · Oviedo · Gijón · León · Burgos · Palencia · Valladolid · Soria · Logroño · Pamplona · Tudela · Huesca · Teruel · Tarragona · Castellón · 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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