Villa Chiquita · Mallorca · 12 August 2026
The Eclipse
Experience
A once-in-154-years celestial event
On August 12, 2026, the sky above Mallorca will go dark for 96 seconds. The last total solar eclipse visible from these islands in over a century and a half — witnessed from one of the most privileged viewpoints in the Mediterranean.
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Choose your vantage point
Every guest, every budget, every moment of the eclipse — covered. From an exclusive rooftop dinner to a champagne basket on the beach.
Rooftop
Experience
Private astronomical dinner
Our rooftop is reserved exclusively for guests staying at Villa Chiquita — the most privileged vantage point in the hotel, with unobstructed views of the western horizon as the sky turns to night.
- Certified eclipse-viewing glasses
- Dinner on the rooftop (required for access)
- Live talk by a local astronomer
- Telescope observation of planets
- Eclipse countdown
- Celebratory champagne toast at totality
Reservation required 2 weeks in advance. Exclusive to hotel guests.
Solar Lounge
Experience
First floor terrace · Limited capacity
For those not staying with us, we've created a curated viewing experience on our first-floor terrace — exceptional views of the eclipse, with the full astronomer programme and champagne toast.
- Certified eclipse-viewing glasses
- Dinner at the Solar Lounge (required)
- Live astronomer commentary
- Champagne toast during totality
- Eclipse countdown
Eclipse viewing package · Dinner priced separately
Very limited capacity. Tables assigned by booking order. Subject to weather conditions.
Eclipse Beach
Basket
Private picnic · Beachfront
Watch the sky transform from the beach — a curated picnic basket delivered to your spot, with everything you need for 96 seconds you'll never forget.
- Artisan cheeses & charcuterie selection
- Fresh seasonal fruits
- Artisan breads
- Still water
- Certified eclipse-viewing glasses
- Cava or Champagne with two glasses
Cava · 2 persons
Champagne · 2 persons
Pre-order required minimum 1 week in advance. Hotel guests only.
In-Room
Eclipse Service
Room service · Private
Eclipse from the intimacy of your room or private terrace. A curated selection of cheeses, charcuterie and your choice of cava or champagne — delivered to your door.
- Artisan cheeses & charcuterie
- Cava or Champagne with glasses
- Certified eclipse-viewing glasses
Cava · 2 persons
Champagne · 2 persons
Available exclusively for hotel guests.
The night unfolds
Every second of August 12 is choreographed — from the first bite of the partial eclipse to the stars of the Perseids that follow.
Guests arrive
Welcome cocktail · Rooftop opens
Astronomer introduction
What you're about to witness, and why it matters
Partial eclipse begins
Certified glasses required · Sun at horizon
✦ Totality — 96 seconds
Glasses off · Champagne toast
Sunset · Eclipse ends
Dinner continues · Telescope open
Perseid meteor shower
Peak of the season — the night has only begun
Don't miss it
The next one is in
2180
Rooms and rooftop tables are filling up. Experience reservations require advance notice. This date will not repeat in your lifetime.
Reserve your stay