If you were outside with your black polymer shades to observe the solar eclipse on April 8, then you might be excited to experience such an incredible event again. There’s good news on the horizon: another solar eclipse is coming in 2026. The best places to view it? Portugal, Spain & Iceland.
On August 12, 2026, the eclipse path will migrate over the East and North parts of Spain and Portugal, continuing on to Iceland’s western side. More specifically, locations such as the Canary Islands in Spain, the Algarve region in Portugal and the western side of Iceland are expected to be optimal viewing spots.
Other countries in Europe including France, Ireland and the United Kingdom may experience a partial eclipse, so if you’re planning to visit one of these destinations, you may still be able to catch a glimpse of it!
After witnessing this April’s eclipse, you can’t deny there’s something magical about experiencing such an event. In 2026, imagine you’re on the trip of a lifetime, standing under the vast expanse of, say, the Icelandic sky, watching the moon rise and cross the sun in the middle of the day. A trip where you’ll catch the Northern Lights and an eclipse? Now that’s the epitome of “once-in-a-lifetime.”
So, let’s start planning! We’ll soon be launching new itineraries tailored to optimal viewing areas of the eclipse—be sure to sign up on our interest list below so we can let you know when those are live. For now, let’s consider your destination (or a combination of all three!).