10 hidden spots in Spain to see the rare sunset total solar eclipse on Aug. 12

On Aug. 12, 2026, the moon's shadow will sweep across northern Spain, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, creating a rare sunset total solar eclipse . For a few fleeting minutes and seconds, the sun will be completely blocked, revealing its delicate outer atmosphere — the corona — as the landscape is bathed in an eerie twilight. Spain offers an exciting opportunity to experience low-altitude totality near sunset. By the time totality begins, the sun will already be sinking toward the western horizon — around 10 degrees high in the northwest and dropping to just a few degrees in eastern regions. That's why rural locations matter. Wide-open landscapes — miradors on high plateaus, wetlands, vineyards and semi-desert terrain — offer the kind of uninterrupted sightlines needed to track the eclipsed sun as it dips toward the horizon. These locations have all been checked using resources including Xavier Jubier's Interactive Google Map , which has timings and built-in sightlines from Peak inder, as well as The Eclipse App and Eclipse Horizon Checker , while cloud cover is from Time and Date . However, the best advice is to check the weather, choose a location and confirm sightlines the night before the eclipse. 1. Castildetierra (Fairy's Chimney), Navarre Location: Tudela, Navarre, Spain Time and duration of totality: 8:28 p.m. …