Spain Solar Eclipse Photo Workshop

Aug 4-14, 2026 - Sold Out

Join us for an unforgettable 11-day Spain Solar Eclipse Photo Workshop, where we’ll capture the beauty of Asturias and Mallorca! We’ll start by photographing the stunning seascapes and dramatic night skies along Northern Spain’s rugged coast, then head into the majestic Picos de Europa mountains. Next, we fly to Mallorca for more breathtaking island photography. The highlight of the workshop will be shooting the total solar eclipse just before sunset on August 12th. This is the perfect opportunity to elevate your photography and capture your best images yet!

Tuition

*SOLD OUT*

Max Group Size

5 Students per Instructor
Max 10 Students

Instructor(s)

David Swindler
Eden Sanchez
Ruben Molina

Physical Intensity

Spain Solar Eclipse Photo Workshop Asturias Mallorca

Highlights

Capture the breathtaking total solar eclipse on Mallorca just before sunset on August 12th.
Explore the rugged coastline and vast seascapes of Northern Spain with local expert Eden Sanchez.
Hike the stunning Picos de Europa mountains for incredible photo opportunities.
Shoot dramatic nightscapes, weather permitting.
Discover Mallorca’s most photogenic spots with local Ruben Molina as we prepare for the eclipse.
Perfect your photo skills and post-processing techniques with expert guidance from pro instructors.

Itinerary

Our job is to get you the best photos possible. To do that, we keep the itinerary flexible so we can go to the best locations as per the weather and current conditions. The itinerary below is just an example of what you can expect.

Day 1 (Aug 4): Arrival in Asturias, Spain. We'll being with afternoon pick-ups at the international airport, transfer to the hotel, and head out for our first sunset shoot along the famed Asturias coast.
Day 2 (Aug 5): We hit the road early en route to our sunrise shoot along the coast. A short hike takes us down to some impressive rock formations where we can shoot the water movement as the tide moves in. We return to town for a midday break. That afternoon we explore several locations along the coast, ending with a sunset and blue hour shoot from an impressive overlook.
Day 3 (Aug 6): For sunrise this morning we decide to head up into the mountains. The early alpenglow on the peaks is simply mesmerizing. We do a few short hikes and return for breakfast. We hold a short image critique session and then head back to the coast for our sunset shoot.
Day 4 (Aug 7): Today is our final sunrise shoot on this side of Asturias. We choose our location carefully based on the weather. We return to town, enjoy breakfast, and check out of our hotel. We drive to the other side of Asturias to check into our next hotel where we'll be for the next 3 nights. That evening we head to the coast for an epic sunset shoot with dramatic clouds and brilliant light.
Day 5 (Aug 8): We leave while it's still dark to get in position for first light along the coast. We shoot blue hour and the sunrise. We return to town and hold a midday post-processing session. That afternoon we head back to the mountains for a sunset shoot. With clear skies in the forecast, we stay out late to capture some Milky Way nightscapes!
Day 6 (Aug 9): Even though it was a short night, we get up early for our sunrise shoot along the coast. We return for a much needed midday break. With clear skies again, we do a short sunset shoot and stay out late for another Milky Way opportunity.

Itinerary Cont.

Day 7 (Aug 10): The schedule for this day will depend on how late we were out the night before and the time of our flight to Mallorca. Flight schedules have not been published this far in advance. We check out of our hotel, go to the airport, and fly south. Once we arrive in Mallorca, we visit a unique town and have a late lunch. We then drive to the hotel which will be our base for our last four nights. Our sunset shoot is up over the mountains and we have fun doing long exposures with the car light trails. If skies are clear we can stay for Milky Way.
Day 8 (Aug 11): We photograph sunrise at a prominent lighthouse and check out one of the islands prominent castles. We take a well deserved midday break to catch up on sleep. That afternoon we'll either take a boat excursion or shoot one of the land based sunset spots.
Day 9 (Aug 12): It's another early morning to photograph a massive rock arch along the coast. That afternoon we hold a classroom session to cover all the particulars about shooting the eclipse. We get in position mid-afternoon and wait for the celestial spectacle to unfold. It's a once in a lifetime experience to see a total eclipse near sunset!
Day 10 (Aug 13): For sunrise we shoot a classic Mallorca lighthouse. The clouds and light are postcard perfect and we are very excited with the images we captured. That afternoon we have a longer classroom session where we cover editing techniques for your eclipse photos. For sunset, we head back to the coast. If skies are clear we'll stay out for Milky Way photos.
Day 11 (Aug 14): We enjoy breakfast, pack up and check out of our hotel. You can plan your return travel for anytime today or you may decide to extend your trip a little longer.

Pricing

*SOLD OUT*

Trip Includes

Photography guiding and instruction from 2 pro photographers.
Comfortable ground transportation during the workshop.
Pre-workshop zoom meeting.
Park entrance fees and permits.
Airport transfers on arrival and departure days.
Boat excursion in Mallorca.
Night photography.
Meals that are included by the hotel(s).

Trip Does NOT Include:

Hotel Lodging. Please see Additional Information.
Flight from OVD to PMI on 8/10/26. Please see Additional Information.
Meals, beverages, and snacks unless provided as part of the hotel package.
Gratuities for photo instructors.

A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot. The remaining balance will be charged 120 days prior to the workshop. The lodging package will be added to your booking around Aug 2025. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more details.

*Note: We cannot offer the 10% Loyalty Discount on this workshop as it involves multiple third party collaborations.

Additional Information

Moderately strenuous hiking may be required to reach some locations. Participants should have good balance, mobility, and fitness. No long hikes are required, but the terrain can be rough and steep to reach some of the coastal locations.
You will fly into Asturias International Airport (OVD) and fly out of Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI).
On Aug 10th, 2026 we will fly from OVD to PMI (NOT included in the workshop tuition). We will book tickets when we are 10-12 months out and will contact you with the flight details. As per 2025, flight costs are between $80-$160. We expect higher prices in 2026.
The hotels do not yet have pricing nor the option to book for 2026. Therefore, lodging is NOT included in the base tuition price. Once workshop lodging is secured, we'll add a lodging package to your booking. This will happen on or around Aug 2025. As per 2025 prices, single/double occupancy is around $3500 or $1750 respectively. But this could change with dynamic pricing pressure on the eclipse dates. The addition of the lodging package does NOT constitute an exception to the cancellation policy.
We highly recommend travel insurance to cover any non-refundable fees or medical costs. We have partnered with Squaremouth, a website that allows you to compare policies from multiple providers to choose the best one for you.
If you own a drone, you are welcome to bring it along but make sure you are proficient in flying it BEFORE you come. Please ensure you comply with all EU laws for recreational drone use.
Meals, beverages, and snacks are not included in the workshop price except for hotels that include breakfast or half-board. We will be stopping at restaurants for meals.

Recommended Camera Gear

Sturdy tripod and ballhead
Digital Camera Body. Bring a 2nd camera body if you don't want to switch lenses all the time.
Wide angle lens in the 16-35mm range. If you have an ultra-wide angle, bring it along!
Mid-range zoom lens in the range of 24-100mm.
Long telephoto lenses will come in handy for landscape compression. For close-up shots of the eclipse, you will want something longer than 300mm. 500-600mm is ideal.
1.4x Tele-converter if you need more reach on your telephoto lens.
Solar filter for your mid-range and telephoto lenses.
Circular polarizer filters and ND filters for your lenses. A 6, 9, or 10 stop ND filter will be useful for creating very long exposures.
Extra batteries, memory cards, and cleaning supplies.
Remote cord for your camera.
Cover for your camera/lens to protect against high winds and rain.
Camera backpack you can use while hiking.
Drone camera for aerial photography with extra batteries (optional).
Laptop if you wish to backup your photos or post-process (optional).

Personal Gear List

Sturdy waterproof hiking footwear, hiking socks, and quick-dry pants (we don't recommend jeans).
A rain jacket with hood along with a warm layer.
Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Sun Hat.
Water bottle or hydration bladder.
Hiking poles if you like having them.

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David Swindler

Founder - Photography Instructor

David Swindler is an award-winning landscape and wildlife photographer. Among others, he has been recognized by the International Photography Awards, Siena International Photo Awards, Sony World Photography Awards, International Landscape Photographer of the Year, and National Geographic. He received a degree in chemical engineering and worked in the semiconductor industry specializing in optics and photolithography. In 2014, he left his day job to follow his true passion. He has traveled to some of the most remote regions of the world and has extensive experience photographing a wide variety of subjects and conditions. As the founder of Action Photo Tours, he finds great satisfaction in helping others learn photography, especially in the wild desert environment near his home in Kanab, UT. David is an expert in night photography and loves to get out and shoot the starry night skies.

Gallery Awards and Media Coverage

Having guided photo tours for years, David is very familiar with many different types of cameras. He is a master with light and composition. But most importantly, his dedication to his clients is what really sets him apart! But don't take our word for it - read what others are saying: Trip Advisor.

Meet Your Local Pros

Eden Sanchez

Photography Instructor - Asturias

Eden Sanchez was born in Gijón, Asturias, known as the capital of the Costa Verde. Since then, he has been an avid explorer and photographer all across Spain, but most notably near his home base in Asturias. In addition to photography, Eden has also worked as a caretaker, app developer, and computer scientist.

Having won many awards with his creative and insightful photography, Eden is constantly looking for new ways to elevate his craft. He is an expert in coastal, mountain, and astrophotography where he knows locations and places that few people know about, where even getting to them requires rigorous and methodical planning.

Eden loves astrophotography and spends many hours perfecting the craft and coming up with eye-catching imagery.

Ruben Molina

Photography Instructor - Mallorca

Ruben Molina is a professional award-winning landscape photographer born in Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain with Andalusian roots. In 2017 he was attracted by the world of photography through social networks and he bought his first professional dslr camera.

Since then and until today Ruben practices landscape photography whenever he can as a way of release, connection and fun. He has won several national photography competitions over the past few years.

Be it night or day, Ruben applies his creativity, experience and skill to capture unique scenes and magical moments of light mainly in natural and sometimes urban environments.

He also applies effort, passion and dedication to the digital editing process of each of my photographs with several hours of work behind each final result.

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