Total Solar Eclipse 2027
Imagine watching day turn briefly to night from the sunny shores of the Costa del Sol. On Monday 2 August 2027, holidaymakers in southern Spain will have the chance to witness one of nature's most spectacular events — a total solar eclipse.
The total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 will pass directly across southern Spain, putting parts of the Costa del Sol and Málaga province within the path of totality.
That means a summer holiday to the Costa del Sol in 2027 could come with something rather more memorable than sunshine, beaches and sangria.
For a few extraordinary minutes, the Moon will pass directly in front of the Sun and turn a summer morning into an unforgettable celestial spectacle.
And with the eclipse taking place right in the middle of the school summer holidays, Costa del Sol holidays in August 2027 could prove particularly popular.
When is the 2027 solar eclipse in Spain?
The total solar eclipse takes place on:
Monday 2 August 2027
The eclipse will be visible during the morning across southern Spain, with the main event taking place at approximately 10:45–10:50am local time, depending on your location.
In Málaga, the eclipse begins in its partial phase at approximately 9:42am, with maximum eclipse at around 10:49am.
During totality, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, briefly transforming the bright Spanish morning into an eerie twilight.
Where can you see the total solar eclipse on the Costa del Sol?
Location really matters.
Only places within the eclipse's path of totality will experience the moment when the Moon completely covers the Sun.
Fortunately, much of Málaga province and some of the Costa del Sol's best-known holiday destinations fall within that path.
Marbella
Marbella is one of the standout locations for combining a Costa del Sol holiday with the 2027 solar eclipse.
Calculations currently indicate that Marbella should experience approximately 3 minutes and 21 seconds of totality, with maximum eclipse at around 10:48am.
Imagine starting the morning beside the Mediterranean before watching the Sun disappear behind the Moon — and then spending the rest of the day enjoying Marbella's beaches, restaurants and famous marina.
Benalmádena
Another favourite Costa del Sol resort, Benalmádena, is also ideally positioned for the eclipse.
Current calculations for the Playas Benalmádena area indicate approximately 2 minutes and 58 seconds of totality, with maximum eclipse at around 10:49am.
For families looking for a solar eclipse holiday in Spain, Benalmádena could therefore be an excellent choice.
Málaga
Visitors staying in Málaga itself won't miss out either.
The city lies inside the path of totality, with the Spanish National Geographic Institute calculating approximately 1 minute and 48 seconds of totality. The main event is expected at around 10:49am.
Combine that with Málaga's beaches, historic centre, museums, restaurants and fantastic atmosphere and you have the ingredients for a very special city break or Costa del Sol holiday.
What will the total solar eclipse look like?
A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun.
As the eclipse begins, the Moon gradually appears to take a larger and larger "bite" out of the Sun.
Then comes the moment everyone is waiting for.
Totality.
The Moon completely covers the bright surface of the Sun.
The sky dramatically darkens.
The temperature may fall.
Bright stars and planets may become visible.
And surrounding the black silhouette of the Moon you'll be able to see the Sun's spectacular outer atmosphere — the solar corona.
After a few precious moments, brilliant sunlight emerges from behind the Moon again and daylight rapidly returns.
It's difficult to think of many holiday experiences quite like it.
Why is the 2 August 2027 eclipse so special?
This isn't just any solar eclipse.
The 2 August 2027 total solar eclipse will cross southern Spain before travelling across North Africa and towards the Middle East.
At the point of greatest eclipse in Egypt, totality will last an extraordinary 6 minutes and 23 seconds, making it one of the longest total solar eclipses of the century.
Spain won't experience totality for quite that long, but southern Spain will still have a superb view.
The Spanish path of totality includes almost all of Cádiz province, much of Málaga province and the southernmost areas of Granada and Almería, as well as Ceuta and Melilla.
Turn the 2027 eclipse into a Costa del Sol holiday
Here's the best bit.
You don't have to travel somewhere remote to experience the eclipse.
You could be enjoying a traditional Costa del Sol summer holiday at the same time.
Spend your holiday relaxing beside the pool, enjoying the Mediterranean beaches and exploring the resorts and attractions of southern Spain.
Then, on the morning of 2 August 2027, find a suitable viewing location and prepare for the main event.
It's a fantastic opportunity for couples, families and groups of friends — and particularly exciting for children who might otherwise only ever learn about a total solar eclipse in a classroom.
This time, they could actually experience one.
Could Costa del Sol holidays for the 2027 eclipse sell quickly?
We'd certainly recommend planning ahead.
The eclipse takes place on Monday 2 August 2027, right in the middle of the peak summer holiday season.
The Costa del Sol is already one of Spain's most popular summer destinations, and the addition of a rare total solar eclipse could create even more interest in resorts located within the path of totality.
If experiencing the eclipse is an important part of your holiday, it's also worth carefully considering your resort.
The duration of totality can change considerably depending on exactly where you are staying.
How to watch the solar eclipse safely
It's extremely important to protect your eyes when watching a solar eclipse.
Never look directly at the Sun without appropriate solar viewing protection during the partial stages of the eclipse.
Ordinary sunglasses aren't sufficient.
Use eclipse glasses or viewers that meet the appropriate recognised solar-viewing safety standards, and never look at the Sun through binoculars, a telescope or camera without a correctly fitted specialist solar filter.
During a total eclipse there is a brief period when the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon. Eye protection must be put back on as soon as the bright Sun begins to reappear.
Always follow official safety advice available at the time of the eclipse.
Make 2027 the year you see something extraordinary
The Costa del Sol has always been famous for its sunshine.
On 2 August 2027, however, it could be the brief disappearance of that sunshine that provides the holiday memory of a lifetime.
Whether you're considering Marbella, Benalmádena, Málaga or elsewhere on the Costa del Sol, this could be an incredible opportunity to combine your summer holiday with one of nature's greatest spectacles.
Sun. Sea. Spain. And a total solar eclipse.
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