The farm adjacent to the Agricultural Cooperative in Cambrils became the official observation point yesterday for approximately 5,000 people, including residents and visitors, who wanted to witness the total solar eclipse. Tickets for the event sold out within minutes.
Attendees, some of whom waited nearly four hours to access the grounds, watched the sky darken surrounded by centuries-old olive trees. The City Council organized a shuttle train service to facilitate access, and several food trucks provided food and hydration.
Many locals arrived with chairs, coolers, and sunscreen, prepared to endure the 32-degree heat. The excitement of experiencing an "exciting" moment was palpable among the crowd. Some visitors, like Zaida Hernández from Tordera, arrived early to secure a good spot, even bringing tents.
Throughout the day, Juan Yébenes operated the small train connecting the Esport Avenue with the Cooperative, transporting passengers thrilled by the event.
The Agricultural Cooperative has launched a special commemorative olive oil for the eclipse, a limited edition of 1,000 bottles that has attracted interest from collectors, according to Fernando Sarasa, the cooperative's commercial director.
Once the venue opened at six in the evening, attendees sought the shade of the olive trees to protect themselves from the sun while awaiting the phenomenon's start. An announcer mentioned that the eclipse would be visible behind the Escornalbou mountain.
As the moon began to "eat" the sun, silence fell, and the "magic" of the event emerged. "It's as I imagined," commented Pilar Grau from Valls, along with friends from Huesca and Zaragoza. María Elena Granja, a resident of Alcover, stated that "going through so much heat is worth it."
