The 2026 solar eclipse is well worth travelling for – as is 2027’s predicted “eclipse of the century."
For this year though, there’s plenty of options for eclipse trips and events, including a rave with Björk in Iceland, as well as cruises and historic train rides.
Got €200,000 to spare? This ultra-exclusive trip for the 2026 solar eclipse could be yours
Meliá Hotels International’s travel package to the Balearic Islands for August’s total solar eclipse is so exclusive that it's only available for one booking at each of its two hotels. The package includes flights on a private jet, a stay in a presidential suite, and a viewing experience at sea.
The total solar eclipse that’s set to happen this summer will no doubt be one of this year’s most memorable events.
Make sure to put a note in your diaries because on 12 August 2026 the solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the north Atlantic.
The path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a small area of northeastern Portugal, said the European Space Agency (ESA). This will see cities and towns located in the path of totality plunged into darkness for up to two minutes. Meanwhile, other parts of Europe will see a partial solar eclipse.
During the spectacle, Spain will experience the “largest area of totality in Europe”, according to the ESA, offering “favourable viewing conditions as the eclipse crosses the country from west to east and continues over the Balearic Islands”.