we saw a SOLAR ECLIPSE in SPAiN | summer vacation vlog

Summary

Mindy and her family travel around Spain, visiting historic cities, sampling local food, and ending their trip in Mallorca to watch a solar eclipse over the Mediterranean at sunset. After spending about nine hours waiting on the beach, they see the eclipse’s full phase and the “diamond ring” effect.

Travel Highlights

• Madrid: They settle into an Airbnb in a historic building, explore Plaza Mayor, visit the Royal Palace and Royal Armory, browse a large market, and admire the city’s architecture.
• Ávila and Segovia: On a day trip, they admire Ávila’s medieval walls and explore Segovia’s cathedral and old city. The family tries a local roast pork dish and visits a castle that the vlog says inspired Disney’s Snow White.
• Seville: They visit the cathedral, the Royal Alcázar, Plaza de España, and the elevated art installation Las Setas de Sevilla. They also take a carriage ride around the city.
• Barcelona: They visit the Sagrada Família, take a tram up a mountain to see a castle and city views, and tour two buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí, including one with a wavy, nature-inspired design.
• Mallorca: They explore Palma’s city center and Bellver Castle before spending the day on the beach to watch the eclipse.
• The family also travels between cities by train and enjoys a sunset boat outing.

Food and Practical Takeaways

Madrid treats include churros dipped in thick hot chocolate. Other meals include a wagyu burger, sandwiches, pancakes with various toppings, and market snacks. In Segovia, the family shares a traditional roast pork dish.

The vlog also offers a few practical observations:

• Arrive early to claim first-come, first-served beach loungers and umbrellas.
• Expect intense heat during summer sightseeing. The family describes feeling very hot and somewhat dehydrated during the long beach wait and says they drank plenty of water.
• Allow time for travel-day logistics. The family changes clothes in an airport restroom while waiting for their accommodation and later encounters a broken key at their Airbnb.

Notable Locations

Madrid, Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid, Ávila, Segovia, Seville, Real Alcázar, Plaza de España, Las Setas de Sevilla, Barcelona, Sagrada Família, Mallorca, Palma, and Bellver Castle.

Notable Food and Experiences

Churros with chocolate, roast pork, Gaudí architecture, a flamenco performance, and the Mallorca solar eclipse.

Speakers and Family Members

Mindy and family members, including Bailey, Brooklyn, Dakota, and others.