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

Yes. Valencia (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 30s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 5° above the western horizon near sunset.

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

Our terrain analysis rates El Tejo among the best nearby (88/100): 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 Valencia?

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 Valencia

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 Valencia, scored from sun height, an open western horizon (from a 30 m terrain model) and length of totality.

Totality nearby

up to 1m 30s

Sun altitude

~5°

Rated spots

573 within 50 km

Clear-sky odds

58%

Top-rated viewing spots near Valencia

#	Spot	Score	Totality	Horizon	Elev.	Clear sky	Dist.
1	El Tejo	88	47s	5°	1243 m	58%	53 km	Map Directions
2	Castellano	87	1m 07s	5°	1048 m	54%	56 km	Map Directions
3	Azagadores	87	1m 07s	5°	1128 m	54%	58 km	Map Directions
4	Pic d'Espadà	86	1m 30s	5°	1089 m	48%	48 km	Map Directions
5	La Rápita	85	1m 30s	4°	1096 m	48%	51 km	Map Directions
6	Mataja	85	1m 07s	5°	1016 m	54%	58 km	Map Directions
7	Puntal de la Nevera	85	23s	5°	1114 m	58%	46 km	Map Directions
8	La Salada	84	1m 13s	4°	1581 m	47%	60 km	Map Directions
9	Alto de Santa María	84	47s	5°	1113 m	58%	47 km	Map Directions
10	Peña del Reloj	83	1m 13s	4°	1318 m	53%	54 km	Map Directions

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When is the eclipse in Valencia?

The total solar eclipse reaches Valencia on 12 August 2026 around sunset, roughly 20:25–20:35 local time (CEST). Totality at the best nearby spots lasts up to 1m 30s, with the Sun about 5° above the horizon. August skies here can be cloudy (~58% 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 Valencia in the path of the 2026 total solar eclipse?: Yes. Valencia (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 30s of totality, with the eclipsed Sun about 5° above the western horizon near sunset.
Where is the best place to watch the eclipse near Valencia?: Our terrain analysis rates El Tejo among the best nearby (88/100): 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 Valencia?: 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 · Castellón · 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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