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The tiny Spanish village where darkness will fall twice in one night
bbc.com • • world
Key Points:
- Avellanosa de Muñó, a tiny and quiet village in northern Spain with no shops or open bars, will become a focal point on 12 August 2026 due to a total solar eclipse visible from its location for the first time since 1912.
- The village offers an exceptional viewing experience with its open landscape, minimal artificial light, and lack of crowds, enhanced by the eclipse occurring near sunset, creating a rare double twilight effect followed by the Perseids meteor shower.
- Former residents and their families, including locals like Álvarez and Raúl Grande Revilla, plan to return in large numbers, doubling the village's population and attracting visitors from across Spain and abroad.
- The event is already boosting regional tourism, with nearby accommodations fully booked and efforts underway to host international visitors seeking the best vantage point for the eclipse.
- The eclipse represents a unique opportunity for community reconnection and cultural preservation, as families hope to pass on their affection for Avellanosa de Muñó to future generations.
