Total Solar Eclipse — Longest of the Century

August 2, 2027 Eclipse

The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century visible from Europe. Over 4 minutes 30 seconds of totality in southern Spain.

Total Solar Eclipse

--Days
--Hours
--Mins
--Secs

4m 48s

Max Totality

~250km

Path Width

10:45

Totality Time (CEST)

Aug 2

Monday

Interactive Eclipse Path Map

The path of totality crosses southern Spain, from Cádiz to the Mediterranean coast.

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Why This Eclipse Is Special

The 2027 eclipse is remarkable for several reasons:

  • Longest totality in Europe this century — over 4 minutes 30 seconds at the center line
  • Southern Spain's summer weather — Andalucía in August has some of the clearest skies in all of Europe, with cloud cover below 10%
  • Morning eclipse — totality occurs around 10:45 CEST, allowing comfortable morning viewing
  • Major tourist infrastructure — the path crosses the Costa del Sol, one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations

Planning Ahead

This will be the most in-demand eclipse event in European history. Hotels on the Costa del Sol will book up years in advance. We strongly recommend securing accommodation as early as possible.

Best Viewing Cities

Southern Spain's iconic cities will be in the path of totality.

Málaga

2027
Totality 1m48s
Airport: AGP

The Costa del Sol capital combines a major international airport, abundant accommodation and 1 minute 48 seconds of totality. Better-positioned locations farther southwest offer a longer total phase.

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Marbella

2027
Totality 3m17s

Luxury resort town very close to the center line of the 2027 eclipse. Marbella offers nearly the maximum possible totality duration from the Spanish mainland. World-class hotels and a glamorous setting for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Cádiz

2027
Totality 2m54s
Airport: XRY

One of Europe's oldest cities, Cádiz is where the eclipse shadow enters Spain. Watch totality from the ancient sea walls or the beaches of La Caleta. Good duration and great weather make it a top pick for eclipse chasers.

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Granada

2027
Partial only
Airport: GRX

Granada city lies just outside the path of totality and will see an extremely deep partial eclipse. To experience totality, travel south toward the coast and verify the precise location with the official IGN map.

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Tarifa

2027
Totality 4m38s

The southernmost point of mainland Europe offers a unique eclipse viewing experience with Africa visible across the Strait of Gibraltar. Both continents will be in the shadow simultaneously — a truly rare spectacle.

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Estepona

2027
Totality 3m37s

Charming Costa del Sol town very close to the center line. Estepona combines excellent totality duration with a beautiful beachfront setting and lower prices than neighboring Marbella.

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Sevilla

2027
Partial only
Airport: SVQ

Spain's cultural jewel will experience a deep partial eclipse, but Sevilla city is outside the path of totality. It can work as a travel base, provided you move south into the official totality path on eclipse morning.

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Córdoba

2027
Partial only

Home to the Mezquita-Cathedral, Córdoba will see a deep partial eclipse but lies outside the path of totality. Visitors seeking the total phase must travel south and confirm their location against the official path.

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Algeciras

2027
Totality 4m27s

Gateway to Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar. Near the center line with 4 full minutes of totality. Watch the eclipse with views of Morocco's Rif mountains as backdrop.

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Activities for Your 2027 Trip

Make the most of Andalucía with guided visits, day trips and free walking tours in totality cities.

See All Three Spanish Eclipses

Plan your ultimate eclipse trilogy: 2026 in the north, 2027 in the south, and the 2028 ring of fire.

View the Eclipse Trilogy