13/08/2026
🌑 SOLAR ECLIPSE: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM BENIDORM TOMORROW
Tomorrow, Wednesday 12 August, will bring a spectacular solar eclipse across Spain — but if you're watching from Benidorm, there's something important to know.
We won't see a total eclipse here.
Benidorm sits outside the narrow zone where the Sun will be completely hidden by the Moon. Instead, we'll experience a very deep partial eclipse. Anyone wanting to witness totality will need to travel further north into the eclipse zone.
Seeing it from Benidorm could be tricky
The eclipse is expected around 8:30pm, when the Sun will already be sitting very low in the western sky.
That means location will be important
Benidorm's tall buildings, together with the surrounding mountains, could block the Sun just when the eclipse becomes most interesting. So while the beach might seem like the obvious place to watch, it may not actually provide the clearest view.
A higher location with an unobstructed view towards the west would give you a much better chance.
but dont head to the cross if you are not a resident
There's something you need to know.
You won't be able to drive up to La Cruz de Serra Gelada or El Tossal de La Cala unless you're a resident.
Benidorm Council has announced restrictions on vehicle access, with Local Police checkpoints expected. Depending on the wildfire risk and temperatures, pedestrian access could also be limited if a Level 3 pre-emergency is declared.
Travelling for totality?
Spain's DGT is expecting between 400,000 and 1.5 million extra journeys as people travel towards the totality zone. Some areas could see traffic increase by as much as 30–100%.
The biggest delays may happen after the eclipse, when large numbers of people all try to leave viewing areas at roughly the same time.
If you're travelling, plan your route in advance, allow plenty of extra time and don't assume you'll be able to find a parking or viewing spot when you arrive.
And please remember: never look directly at an eclipse without properly certified solar viewing glasses. 🌞 but thats not it!
there will be shooting stars aswell not to mention the planet alignment a rare six-planet alignment will stretch across the early morning pre-dawn sky, featuring Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune but you wont see that without a very good telescope...have fun folks and stay safe
👀 Where will you be watching?
