Avellanosa de Muñó will witness Spain's first total solar eclipse since 1912. This rare event occurs on August 12, 2026, near sunset. The village offers ideal viewing conditions with minimal light pollution. Visitors can also see the Perseid meteor shower after the eclipse concludes. This combination promises an extraordinary night for skywatchers in Europe.

Hundreds of millions more on the sidelines are in for a treat

Jabaloyas in Aragon, Spain, will close vehicle access to El Javalón during the 2026 total solar eclipse, putting public safety and the environment ahead of tourism.