Nine cruise ships will stop in A Coruña and disembark 25,000 tourists to see the eclipse: that's 10% of the city's population, where a night in a hotel costs four times the usual price.

A Coruña is set to receive nine cruise ships carrying approximately 25,000 tourists between August 11 and August 13, 2026. This influx of visitors, which represents 10% of the city's total population, is driven by the total solar eclipse scheduled for August 12.

The surge in tourism has significantly impacted local hospitality, with hotel prices in the city quadrupling compared to standard rates. The event highlights the logistical and economic pressure placed on the city by the high volume of expected visitors during the celestial phenomenon.