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

Yes. Tarragona (Catalonia) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 19s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 4° above the western horizon near sunset.

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

Our terrain analysis rates Peak (unnamed) among the best nearby (90/100): 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 Tarragona?

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 Tarragona

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

Totality nearby

up to 1m 19s

Sun altitude

~4°

Rated spots

1151 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

57%

Top-rated viewing spots near Tarragona

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	Peak (unnamed)	90	1m 19s	5°	823 m	53%	34 km	Map Directions
2	los Llangossets	89	57s	5°	515 m	55%	58 km	Map Directions
3	Mola de Colldejou	89	1m 06s	5°	918 m	53%	31 km	Map Directions
4	Piló dels Senyalets	89	1m 06s	6°	1102 m	55%	39 km	Map Directions
5	Punta del Bep	89	1m 06s	5°	891 m	55%	43 km	Map Directions
6	Punta dels Sabaters	89	57s	5°	524 m	57%	56 km	Map Directions
7	Punta de la Guixera	88	1m 06s	5°	708 m	55%	42 km	Map Directions
8	Punta dels Marquesos	88	49s	5°	649 m	57%	48 km	Map Directions
9	els Bessons	88	49s	5°	582 m	57%	51 km	Map Directions
10	Punta del General	88	49s	6°	911 m	53%	39 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Tarragona?

The total solar eclipse reaches Tarragona on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 19s, with the Sun about 4° above the horizon. August skies here can be cloudy (~57% 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 Tarragona in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Tarragona (Catalonia) lies in or beside the path of totality on 12 August 2026. The best-rated spots within ~50 km offer up to 1m 19s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 4° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Tarragona?: Our terrain analysis rates Peak (unnamed) among the best nearby (90/100): 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 Tarragona?: 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 · 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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