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Tourist caravans and campers flood Soria ahead of solar eclipse

11.08.2026 18:28 1 min 1 source РУС
SoriaNoticias SPA
Tourist caravans and campers flood Soria ahead of solar eclipse
Original source: SoriaNoticias

Tourists from across Spain and abroad are arriving in Soria to witness the total solar eclipse on August 12. The banks of the Duero River are packed with caravans and camper vans, and hotel occupancy in the province is near 100%. A couple from Leioa, Nerea and Alain, parked their camper by the river, praising the location for eclipse viewing and cool nights.

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Tourist caravans and campers flood Soria ahead of solar eclipse

11.08.2026 SoriaNoticias SPA Original source

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