Total solar eclipse 2026 in Spain: book your getaway in Alquería de los Lentos
- Christoph Van Daele
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
August 2026 is going to be one of those months etched in memory like a postcard of the sky. On August 12, 2026, Spain will experience an extraordinary astronomical spectacle: a total solar eclipse, a phenomenon not seen on the Iberian Peninsula for over a century. And as if the universe wanted to offer a double treat, the Perseid meteor shower will also arrive around the same time.
In short: darkness in broad daylight, a strange and beautiful silence… and nights with shooting stars. A journey not made with a suitcase, but with your eyes.
The total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026: a historic event
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, completely blocking it for a few minutes. The light changes, the landscape is transformed, the temperature drops, and everything seems to enter a kind of "magical mode."
The path of totality (the area where the eclipse will be completely total) will cross Spain from west to east, which will cause many people to travel to see it from the best possible location.
And here's the important part: it won't look the same everywhere . In some areas it will be partial... but in others, the eclipse will be total, with that impressive moment when the Sun disappears and the solar corona appears.
Perseids: when the night also celebrates
The Perseids, known as the "tears of Saint Lawrence," are one of the most famous meteor showers of the year. August usually offers warm, pleasant skies for stargazing, and in 2026 it coincides with the week of the major eclipse.
So the plan is perfect:
A historic day with a total eclipse
Nights of shooting stars
And a summer atmosphere that invites you to have a leisurely dinner, toast, and gaze at the sky without haste.
Why book in advance (yes, really)
These kinds of astronomical events turn an entire country into a celestial pilgrimage map. Accommodations in the best areas are going to be snapped up, because this isn't just any long weekend: it's a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon that won't be repeated for decades.
And there's something we know from experience: when an event is unique, people don't improvise. They book in advance, and then they can dream peacefully.
Experience it from Alquería de los Lentos: the eclipse in “Slow” mode
In Alquería de los Lentos , in Nigüelas (Lecrín Valley), we have the perfect setting for an astronomical getaway with soul:
Nature all around, clear nights, real silence, and that modern luxury that money can't buy: time .
The plan here isn't to chase after the eclipse. It's to come and experience it as it deserves.
Sleep in a hotel with history and tranquility
Enjoy a special dinner at our restaurant
Relax with a hammam or massage
And then go out to look at the sky with a glass in your hand and a peaceful heart.
Because yes: the eclipse lasts minutes. But the full experience lasts for days.
Turn the eclipse into an unforgettable getaway
If you're thinking of coming, now is the perfect time to book. Then, when everyone wakes up and says, "There's a total eclipse in Spain!", you'll already have your room secured and only one task left:
look up.
Book your room directly with us through our website and experience August 2026 at Alquería de los Lentos. Use the €26 early bird discount code "ECLIPSE26" - limited availability.
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