u/flyingalbatross1

Hi!

We're heading to Mallorca for the Eclipse next week with my 10yo. I saw the eclipse in 1999 in the UK and it was a special experience. Staying in Porto Petro and I have the following vague/draft plan I would love to run by people with local experience.

Since we're in Porto Petro (the wrong side of the island!), we know we need to move somewhere with a clear view to the West (about 286 degrees I think)

• Have a car hire organised on eclipse day
• Plan to head to Faro de Cabo de Les Salinas
  • I understand there's parking all on the road here on the way to the lighthouse? 6110 Road
• Walk to Sa Punta Negra/El Caragol
  • Is there an easier way to El Caragol? My searches seem to suggest all the roads which go close are 'private' and gated and we wouldn't be able to drive anywhere closer.
  • Alternatives like Platja de ses Roquetes - how do people get there, if all the roads which look convenient on the map are private? Brief searches suggest this is basically only accessible by walking from Sant Jordi, right?
  • We like the idea of El Caragol being quiet and remote - this suits us grand and quite happy with the walk in principle.
• Spend a few hours there in the afternoon, arriving fairly early afternoon (3 or 4?) in order to be prepped for the eclipse at 8.30pm approx. Hopefully arrive before any rush/crowding with respect to parking before the lighthouse.

Or is this totally not doable and I should instead be looking to park at San Jordi and walk South to Platja des Carbo or similar. Or something totally different like observing from Sant Jordi?

Would be delighted for local tips and info to modify this plan - or if there's an easier place to go on the South East to view the Eclipse in the West. Almost certainly needs to be a beach with clear West view I guess with the sun at the horizon

Thankyou!

Ordered in late March and my dealer had a specific allocation on their books already I took, with delivery late Sept and handover 10th October.

Just had an email today that there's been a delay and now expected delivery end Feb 2027. 11 months!

This seems like a huge delay of over 4 months, and i've also heard from many sources that current 'normal' lead time is to Feb 2027 so I don't understand how I can now be pushed back all the way to the same time as if I ordered today.

Has my dealer used my allocation and sent me to the back of the queue?