Last Wednesday, Calvià became a meeting point for thousands of people wishing to observe the solar eclipse. The beach and bay of Santa Ponça attracted approximately 8,000 visitors, making it the busiest area in the municipality.
Despite the large turnout, the number of incidents was limited. Some cases of heat exhaustion and dehydration were reported, but none were serious.
Security and cleaning operation in Santa Ponça
The Town Hall organised a security operation that included 60 local police officers and drone units. Additionally, ground and marine teams from Civil Protection were deployed to ensure the safety of attendees. In total, two boats with lifeguards were available in the area.
To enhance the experience for locals and visitors, Calvià 2000 increased the number of portable bins and established a cleaning plan to address needs during and after the event.
Call for responsibility from citizens
From the morning, Mayor Juan Antonio Amengual urged citizens to enjoy the eclipse respectfully. Through social media, he requested that everything be left in good condition after the event and emphasised the importance of following safety rules at viewing points, where informational panels were installed due to the risk of falls and landslides.
Traffic restrictions were less severe than planned. Traffic was cut off between Plaza de Santa Ponça and Calle Lisboa at noon, and access to El Toro was limited from 16:30, allowing only residents and public transport to pass.
Critical points had constant police surveillance, which helped to avoid greater traffic restrictions.
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