Mallorca prepares for the solar eclipse with official viewing zones

Published on April 28, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

The Government of the Balearic Islands is finalizing the details for managing the solar eclipse that will occur in the middle of August, an event that will attract a large influx of people to Mallorca. To ensure safety, Official Observation Zones (ZOO) will be set up. Of the sixty candidate locations, only about thirty could be suitable after a simulation to be carried out this week.

A map of Mallorca with thirty bright points marked as ZOO, under a sky partially darkened by a solar eclipse.

Digital simulation to filter safe observation points 🌞

This week, a technical simulation will be carried out to evaluate the sixty candidate locations. The process will analyze factors such as horizon visibility, ground load capacity, and access for emergency services. The goal is to reduce the list to about thirty Official Observation Zones that meet safety and logistics requirements for a massive event during the high season.

ZOO zones: where the sky darkens and bureaucracy shines 🌑

The big question is whether these Official Observation Zones (ZOO) will be an oasis of order or controlled chaos. With half of the candidates discarded by a simulation, the Government seems to be using more technology than an astrologer with an app. In the end, we'll see if the eclipse leaves people speechless or impatient while looking for parking.