Province · 12 Aug 2026
Álava
2 cities evaluated. Data based on the real-horizon model with the Copernicus GLO-30 DEM.
2Totality
The clearest western horizon belongs to gasteiz vitoria, where the topographic horizon sits at just 1.2° altitude at the evaluated contact — a critical figure for catching C4 with the Sun very low in August 2026.
Top 10 cities by visibility
| City | Verdict | Score |
|---|---|---|
| gasteiz vitoria | Totality at sunset | 84 |
| arrasate mondragon | Totality at sunset | 55 |
Top 10 viewpoints by score
| Viewpoint | Elevation | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Kurtz apaizaren koba | 1025 m | 86 |
| Viewpoint near Apellániz - Markinez | 763 m | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Zadorra hiribidea | 503 m | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Senda Peña Landa | 605 m | 85 |
| Balcón de Oro | 795 m | 85 |
| Observatorio | 543 m | 85 |
| Viewpoint near GR282 | 1013 m | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Camino de San Vítor a Itxogana | 953 m | 85 |
| Viewpoint near BU-V-7418 | 659 m | 85 |
| Viewpoint near GR282 | 1005 m | 85 |
Best observation spots
Cities and viewpoints combined, ranked by eclipse score (sky + horizon).
| Spot | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Kurtz apaizaren koba | Viewpoint | 86 |
| Viewpoint near Apellániz - Markinez | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Zadorra hiribidea | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Senda Peña Landa | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Balcón de Oro | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Observatorio | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near GR282 | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Camino de San Vítor a Itxogana | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near BU-V-7418 | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near GR282 | Viewpoint | 85 |
Recommendation
In Álava, totality was visible from 2 spots, very close to the western horizon. The Sun set shortly after, so the partial end (C4) was never seen.
Where to stay in Álava
For the August 2 eclipse. Recommended stay: July 31 – August 4, 2027.
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