On October 8, 2026, Xosé Merelles, the director of Tourism of Galicia, held a coordination meeting with representatives from the region's Starlight destinations to explore opportunities in astrotourism and enhance its promotion.
The meeting took place at the Agency of Tourism of Galicia and allowed participants to review the efforts made in relation to the eclipse on August 12, 2026. During the discussions, they analyzed the work surrounding this astronomical phenomenon and the new opportunities that arise from astrotourism offerings across various territories.
In this context, experiences and needs of the destinations were shared, and different proposals were discussed to continue advancing the promotion of this tourist activity. The meeting is part of the collaboration between Tourism of Galicia and Starlight destinations to highlight their natural and scenic resources and leverage the potential of astrotourism as a means of diversifying the tourism offer.
This gathering also facilitated the sharing of priorities among the different destinations and established work lines to further develop astrotourism in Galicia, capitalizing on the interest generated by astronomical phenomena and the uniqueness of the spaces recognized as Starlight destinations.
