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Straight-line distance, not driving distance or travel-time advice.
Open guide →FIELD NOTE / 00136°N / 5°W
SPAIN FIELD ATLAS · 02 AUG 2027
Find your place in the shadow.
A decision atlas for the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain. Compare totality, historical sky conditions, access, stays and backup options before choosing your base.
Field rule: Don’t choose a town from duration alone. The best base is the one that keeps more than one good sky option within reach.
02·08·27ATLANTIC → STRAIT → MEDITERRANEAN
CÁDIZTARIFAMÁLAGAALMERÍA
UP TO 4m 48stotality in the region
SOUTHERN SPAINplanning focus
DATA + TRAVELone decision system
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Search your location
Type a town in Spain. Know immediately what the eclipse looks like there.
Search once, choose the matching place and we calculate the 2 August 2027 eclipse for those coordinates. No forecast claims: this is eclipse geometry.
Choose the correct place
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Path geometry
How far are you from totality?
—Search for a place above to calculate its distance to the 2027 totality corridor.
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Approximate geometry: NASA/GSFC path limits are sampled points joined by line segments. Near the edge, use the exact local eclipse calculation above as the authority for whether totality occurs.
NASA/GSFC path data ↗What should I do with that result?
Algeciras87/100
This is the current published planning score, not a forecast or a personal recommendation.
See methodology →Global Eclipse Explorer
Spain is only the beginning of the shadow.
Follow the 2 August 2027 path of totality from southern Spain across North Africa and the Red Sea region. Pick a country, tap any point or use your location to calculate the eclipse without leaving this site.
Tap the map to analyse any point
Compare the big 2027 choices
All event times shown in UTC Spain remains our specialist travel focus, while the Explorer lets you compare the wider path before deciding where to go.
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Spain totality ranking
Where does totality last longest in Spain?
A city-centre comparison calculated from representative coordinates. Use the Explorer for your exact hotel, beach or viewing spot.
#PlaceTotalityMaximumGuide
5 Place
La Línea de la Concepción Cádiz · 36.1681°, -5.3478°
Totality 4m 26s
Maximum 10:47:41 CEST
7 Place
Conil de la Frontera Cádiz · 36.2771°, -6.0885°
Totality 4m 02s
Maximum 10:46:51 CEST
Durations are calculated automatically at build time with Astronomy Engine for the representative coordinates listed in our dataset. Small moves within the same municipality can change the result by seconds.
Eclipse Readiness Score
Duration is only one part of a good eclipse plan.
Our v1 score combines historical cloud signal, totality, weather-escape flexibility, access, accommodation and operational resilience. The method is public and every editorial input is labelled.
See the full score + methodology →New · Eclipse View
Put the 2027 Sun into the landscape before you travel.
Preview the calculated Sun altitude and direction over curated real-world panorama anchors. Move the eclipse timeline, centre the Sun and compare what the eastern sightline may look like.
Open Eclipse View simulatorAstronomical position is calculated; the eclipse disk is illustrative and Street View imagery can change.
Plan your next move
From eclipse curiosity to an actual plan.
Pick the action that matches where you are in the decision process. Already booked a stay? Move straight to mobility and Plan B.
Calculate your totality
Tap any point and see the eclipse circumstances for that exact location.
Open Eclipse ExplorerChoose a Spain base
Compare practical bases, totality duration, weather strategy and logistics.
See the ranked shortlistFind where to stay
Compare the 11 bases by accommodation depth, transport, weather flexibility and Booking options.
Open stay strategyAlready have a hotel?
Use car rental as a Plan B tool: compare arrival gateways and preserve realistic weather alternatives.
Build a mobility Plan BGet eclipse alerts
Join the planning list and unlock the free Eclipse 2027 Planning Kit.
Join + get the kitPrepare your eclipse
Solve the travel decisions that matter before eclipse week.
Start with a robust base and a mobility plan, then add only the practical eclipse essentials you actually need.
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ESSENTIAL
VOLTNGO solar eclipse viewers · pack of 2
You need proper solar viewing protection for every partial phase before and after totality.
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TOP PICK
Xiaomi 33W Power Bank · 20,000 mAh
Maps, weather, messages, photos and video can drain a phone hours before totality.
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ESSENTIAL
ISDIN Fusion Water MAGIC SPF 50 · 50 ml
You may be outside for hours before and after maximum eclipse, not just during totality.
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🎒 See the full eclipse kit → Last updated: 11 August 2026 Data & methodology →
Spain field notes
Choose a base, not just a coordinate.
Compare the Spanish coast as a real trip: shadow time, sky strategy, roads, stays and alternatives if conditions change.
Atlantic coast
Cádiz
A major base inside the 2027 path of totality, with a historic city, beaches and access to the wider Cádiz coast.
Inside the path of totalityLarge accommodation baseGood base for exploring the coast
Strait of Gibraltar
Tarifa
A distinctive viewing base on the southern Cádiz coast, close to the Strait and surrounded by open coastal landscapes.
Inside the path of totalityOpen coastal settingStrong travel appeal
Costa del Sol
Málaga
The easiest large-city option for many international visitors, with a major airport and a broad range of places to stay.
Part of the total-eclipse zoneInternational airportLarge hotel inventory
North Africa, Spain
Ceuta
One of Spain’s standout locations for the 2027 eclipse, positioned close to the central part of the eclipse path.
Exceptional totality locationDistinctive destinationWorth planning early
Planning guides
Solve the decisions before eclipse week.
Country choice, cloud strategy and photography are three different problems. Each guide connects back to the tools and location pages.
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Country decision guide
Why Choose Spain for the 2027 Total Solar Eclipse?
Spain does not win the 2027 eclipse on maximum duration — Egypt does. Spain’s advantage is the combination of meaningful totality, European access, dense tourism infrastructure and several nearby bases that let you keep a weather Plan B alive.
Read guide → 02Weather-proof planning
Eclipse 2027 Cloud Plan B: How to Stay Mobile in Southern Spain
The worst eclipse plan is a perfect viewpoint with no escape route. For 2027, the goal is not to predict the weather a year early; it is to design a trip that can still react when the useful forecast finally exists.
Read guide → 03Photography + eye safety
How to Photograph the 2027 Solar Eclipse Safely
The best eclipse photo plan is the one you can execute without missing the eclipse or damaging your eyes or equipment. Keep the setup simple, practice before 2 August and treat the partial phases and totality as two different photographic situations.
Read guide →Eclipse day kit
You chose the place. Now pack for the day.
The 12 things worth thinking about before a long August eclipse morning — from eye safety and water to power and photography.
Open the Eclipse Day Kit → Solar viewers
Power
Water
Photo gear
Eye safety
Totality is brief. Protect your eyes for everything around it.
During the partial phases before and after totality, direct solar viewing requires proper solar viewers. Ordinary sunglasses are not enough.
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Use proper solar viewers
Choose eclipse glasses or handheld viewers that conform to ISO 12312-2 and come from a trustworthy supplier.
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Only remove them during totality
Eye protection can come off only when the Sun’s bright face is completely covered. Put it back on as soon as bright sunlight reappears.
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Optics need their own front filter
Never look through an unfiltered camera, binoculars or telescope, even while wearing eclipse glasses. Solar filters belong on the front of the optics.
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Inspect before use
Discard viewers that are scratched, torn, punctured or otherwise damaged, and supervise children using them.
View option on Amazon · affiliate link ↗ Check AAS-vetted solar-viewer suppliers ↗ Read NASA eclipse safety guidance ↗
Commercial link ≠ safety approval. Before buying any solar viewer, verify the manufacturer/seller and that the product conforms to ISO 12312-2 using current AAS/NASA guidance.
FAQ
The questions that change the plan.
Short answers first. The full FAQ goes deeper into weather, traffic, safety and international alternatives.
When is the 2027 total solar eclipse?
Monday, 2 August 2027. In southern mainland Spain the maximum occurs around 10:50 CEST, with exact times depending on your coordinates.
Where is totality visible in Spain?
The path covers Ceuta and Melilla, almost all of Cádiz province, much of Málaga province and the southernmost parts of Granada and Almería. Outside the path, the eclipse is partial.
Is Spain the only European country with totality?
Yes. For the 2 August 2027 eclipse, Spain is the only European country crossed by the path of totality.
Where does totality last longest in Spain?
Among the official headline city figures published by IGN, Ceuta reaches about 4m48s, Melilla about 4m34s, Cádiz about 2m54s and Málaga about 1m48s. Exact duration changes from point to point.
What is the best place in Spain to see it?
There is no universal winner. Tarifa is our mainland all-round pick; Estepona is strong for weather-plus-comfort; Ceuta maximizes headline duration; Málaga maximizes international access. Use the ranked Best Places guide for the trade-offs.
Is Egypt better than Spain for the 2027 eclipse?
Astronomically, Luxor is stronger: about 6m22s of totality and an exceptionally dry historical cloud signal. Spain is easier for many European travelers and offers more familiar road-trip and backup-base logistics. “Better” depends on what you optimize.