Total solar eclipse · August 2, 2027

Marbella, Spain

Marbella is inside the path of totality: the Moon fully covers the Sun for 3m 18s.

The Costa del Sol resort capital lies inside the path — August rooms sell out early here in a normal year, let alone an eclipse year.

3m 18stotality

Eclipse timeline (local time)

PhaseTime
Partial eclipse begins09:41:34
Totality begins10:46:41
Maximum eclipse10:48:20
Totality ends10:49:59
Partial eclipse ends12:01:43

Sun altitude at maximum: 39° above the horizon.

Where to stay in Marbella

The path crosses some of Europe and North Africa's busiest August holiday coasts. For the 2024 US eclipse, rooms inside the path sold out months ahead at several times normal prices. A refundable booking made early costs nothing and protects you.

Where to stay in Marbella

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