'Like the end of the world': the eclipse chasers flocking to Spain
The rare eclipse is the first total visible from mainland Europe this century, drawing travelers who plan costly holidays around the event.
- On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will cross northern Spain, marking the first eclipse visible in mainland Europe this century and drawing enthusiasts worldwide.
- Jenny Winker, a 60-year-old retiree from St Paul, Minnesota, is among dedicated eclipse-chasers traveling to Spain, describing the experience as "If you've never seen a total eclipse, it is breathtaking."
- Devastating wildfires in Spain have complicated some travelers' plans, with experts warning that smoke particles could create a "hazy" or "fuzzy" view during the August 12 event.
- Solar physicist Ryan Milligan of Queen's University Belfast has traveled for 12 different eclipses, yet clouds and weather have thwarted even seasoned observers in past attempts.
- Chasers are already planning for future eclipses, including a record-duration event in Luxor, Egypt, where totality will last six minutes and 22 seconds, with the next longest not occurring until 2114.
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Not even for two minutes it gets dark in Spain, but fans from all over the world travel for the heavenly spectacle. The Léon and Castile region hopes for a lasting fascination.
Why this quiet village in Spain will experience two sunsets, or what feels like it, in a single evening
Avellanosa de Muño will witness a rare celestial event on August 12, 2026. A total solar eclipse will cause darkness to appear twice in one evening. This phenomenon will attract astronomy enthusiasts to the quiet Spanish village. The village offers a chance to experience a slower side of Spain. Visitors will appreciate the rural charm and peaceful surroundings beyond the eclipse.
A total eclipse of the Sun will occur on 12 August. Part of "empty Spain", rural and barely more densely populated than Lapland, will be in the first lodges and attracts a large and eager audience of the phenomenon.
An analysis of 5,574 accommodation units in more than 200 municipalities shows how much reserves have increased in the entire range
On 12 August 2026, the eclipse will be visible in France, but it will be necessary to cross the Pyrenees to enjoy a perfect spectacle. Many tourists are expected in several regions of northern Spain. In Borobia, the 200 inhabitants of the village are preparing to see more than 2,000 visitors disembark. For the occasion, they take care of the organization. The event should bring nearly 350 million euros to the Spanish economy. All hope that the c…
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