We have got some exciting news: there will be a total solar eclipse on the Camino in two years.
When?
On August 12th, 2026. So, save the date, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Where?
On the Camino de Santiago. Specifically, the total eclipse will be visible near the town of Castrojeriz on the French Way and near the town of Luarca on the Northern Way.
What are we doing for the event?
We are going to celebrate the event by hosting a once-in-a-lifetime tour that will include the solar eclipse near Castrojeriz followed by the walk to Santiago de Compostela. We understand that summers in Castrojeriz on the Meseta are not friendly. That’s why we will shuttle you to Galicia after the eclipse, where summers are much more temperate, and from where we will walk to Santiago!
Stay tuned for more information about the total solar eclipse on the Camino and Fresco Tours!
Click here for more information about the 2026 solar eclipse in Spain.
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth that either fully or partially blocks the Sun’s light in some areas. This only happens occasionally, because the Moon doesn’t orbit in the exact same plane as the Sun and Earth do.
A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. People located in the center of the Moon’s shadow when it hits Earth will experience a total eclipse. The sky will darken, as if it were dawn or dusk.
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