The Valencia City Council has approved a special coordination and security plan in anticipation of a significant influx of people to witness this natural spectacle. It is estimated that thousands of people may travel to the Valencian coast to observe a phenomenon that will turn day into night for a few moments.
The Malvarrosa and El Cabanyal beaches have been designated as the Official Observation Point. A stretch of approximately 850 meters, located between Séquia de la Cadena street and post Cabanyal number 3, will concentrate special security, mobility, and assistance services. This spot is expected to accommodate around 10,000 people.
The phenomenon will begin with a partial phase around 7:30 PM. The peak moment will arrive at 8:31 PM, when totality will occur within the municipality of Valencia, lasting approximately 30 to 60 seconds. The eclipse will conclude around 9:24 PM, coinciding with sunset.
This total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be the first to be fully visible from the Valencian Community in over a hundred years. The next total eclipse visible from this territory will not occur until the year 2180.
To manage the arrival of the public, the City Council has designed a special operation involving the Local Police, Firefighters, Civil Protection, Red Cross, health services, beach personnel, mobility, cleaning, and water rescue. The installation of additional restrooms, information panels, and a Purple Point is also planned, along with drone surveillance systems.
The EMT (municipal transport company) will reinforce lines connecting to the beaches and schedule special services. Due to works by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana between Aragón and Marítim, the tram will be the main rail service for accessing the beaches.
Authorities emphasize the importance of using certified glasses to observe the eclipse, warning that homemade methods or uncertified filters do not offer sufficient protection and can cause serious eye damage.
