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Galicia solar eclipse and regional infrastructure updates

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In early August 2026, the regional government of Galicia announced extra public‑transport services to accommodate the total solar eclipse on 12 August. Bus operators Monbus and Arriva were to run special routes linking Vigo with A Coruña, Ferrol, Lugo and the A Mariña coast, with tickets sold online and at stations to ease traffic and provide alternatives to private cars. A few days later, the Xunta de Galicia expanded the announcement, opening a 30‑day public consultation on a €40 million road‑safety redesign of the Portuguese and Costa Camino de Santiago routes, affecting properties in 14 municipalities. The same transport authority reiterated the eclipse bus services, adding free or discounted fares for youths and seniors using the regional mobility card and emphasizing the goal of reducing private‑car traffic during the event. As the eclipse approaches, A Coruña is preparing for a surge in activity. The Port Authority expects six cruise ships to arrive on August 12, bringing ~~over 17,000 visitors~~ 17,678 visitors—comprising 12,052 passengers and ~~generating~~ 5,626 crew members—generating an estimated two million euros in economic impact. Approximately 200 personnel, including port police and private security, will manage these operations. The city is also hosting international scientific congresses, such as the ‘New Frontiers in Cosmology’ meeting and the ‘Third Solar MHD Conference’, as researchers utilize the solar event to advance solar physics and promote citizen science. Additionally, the Mirador de Montouto in A Caniza has been officially recognized as Galicia’s first ‘Starlight Park’ by the Starlight Foundation, joining an international network dedicated to astronomical observation. The Xunta de Galicia predicts that eclipse-related visitors could account for more than 30% of the region's total tourist volume for August, with Trevinca and Valdeorras identified as primary hubs for astronomical interest.

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