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The best places to visit in Spain in 2026 range from Gaudí's newly completed towers to the cities positioned for August's rare total solar eclipse
Spain does not usually need an event to justify a spot on a travel list. In 2026, it has two at once.
On August 12, the moon's shadow will sweep across the northern half of the country. It will be the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905. For a few minutes, early evening will turn into full darkness over cities that rarely make anyone's itinerary.
The same year, Barcelona's Sagrada Família reached a milestone more than 140 years in the making. The central Tower of Jesus Christ, the basilica's tallest spire, was finished in February. The moment fell during the centenary year of architect Antoni Gaudí's death, and it made the church the tallest in the world.
