A rare total solar eclipse will sweep across the Arctic Ocean, eastern Greenland, western Iceland, Portugal and northern Spain on August 12, 2026, placing Spain’s Balearic Islands – including Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza – directly in the path of totality. Later, the Perseid meteor shower will peak with up to 100 meteors per hour, offering travelers a rare chance to witness two major celestial events on the same night.
For travelers seeking a luxurious and immersive experience, two standout properties in Mallorca and Ibiza offer the perfect home base to explore the islands’ natural beauty and night skies.
Great Spain stays for witnessing the eclipse include:
Zafiro Palace Andratx (Mallorca, Spain) |
This all-suite retreat overlooks the Sierra de Tramuntana, Camp de Mar, and the Mediterranean Sea, blending luxurious accommodations with immersive experiences and an all-inclusive offering reimagined for modern travelers. Highlights include personalized concierge service, priority restaurant bookings, VIP airport transfers, and 24-hour room service, as well as priority access to the nearby golf course.
Front-Row to the Cosmos: Sitting directly on the centerline of the eclipse, Mallorca is one of Europe’s premier viewing destinations. Zafiro Palace Andratx is offering an exclusive celestial escape package where guests will enjoy a four-night stay in a Penthouse Suite with a private plunge pool and sea views, a private electric llaüt excursion to witness the eclipse complete with solar viewing glasses, gourmet catering and champagne, and an intimate in-suite dinner on the private rooftop terrace beneath the Perseid meteor shower. Sister property Zafiro Menorca also provides an ideal homebase with prime unobstructed viewing just steps from the hotel and nearby beach.
Ibiza Gran Hotel (Ibiza, Spain) |
Ibiza’s original five-star hotel returns for the 2026 season with exciting updates that reinforce its reputation as the grand dame of Mediterranean luxury. Guests can expect select renovated suites, including a fully redesigned fifth floor with 13 Deluxe Suites, and a newly refreshed five-story lobby. Each Gran Suite feels as though it’s suspended between sea and sky, with sweeping, unobstructed views that stretch endlessly to the horizon. In Gran Suite Isla Blanca, a generous skylight crowns the master bedroom, inviting guests to watch the night sky drift by from the comfort of bed.
Additional highlights include Ibiza’s first Michelin-starred hotel restaurant, La Gaia by Óscar Molina, acclaimed dining and nightlife at Zuma, Cipriani, and Socialista, and a museum-caliber art collection. The 14,000 square-foot Open Spa is home to Ibiza’s largest hydrotherapy circuit and curated wellness journeys.
