Greenhouse farmland of the Poniente Almeriense around El Ejido and Roquetas de Mar, seen by the ASTER instrument on NASA's Terra satellite (Image: NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team)

Solar Eclipse 2 August 2027 in Roquetas de Mar: Exact Times, Totality and Where to Watch

Yes: Roquetas de Mar is inside the path of the total solar eclipse on Monday 2 August 2027, but only just. In the town centre, totality lasts about 1 minute 34 seconds, from 10:50:32 to 10:52:06 Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). The Sun will be 41° above the horizon, a little south of due east (azimuth 99°), over the sea. The partial eclipse starts at 09:43:27 and ends at 12:05:40. The northern limit of totality runs only about 6 km north of the town, so a few kilometres change everything here: the beaches south of the port get close to 2 minutes, Aguadulce gets well under a minute, and Almería city, 13 km to the east, sees a 99.99% partial eclipse with no totality at all.

Last updated: 5 November 2026

Roquetas de Mar had 111,240 residents on 1 January 2025 (INE) and is the main beach resort on the coast west of Almería, with six Blue Flag beaches along about 16 km of shore. For the eclipse it is one of the most interesting places in Spain, because the edge of the path crosses the municipality itself. This page gives our times to the second for 11 places from Almerimar to Almería, explains why moving south pays, and lists where to stand, the weather and how to get here.

What time is the eclipse in Roquetas de Mar on 2 August 2027?

All times are local CEST (UTC+2), from our own calculation. The partial phase lasts about 2 hours 22 minutes, with totality near the middle.

Place Partial eclipse begins Totality begins Maximum Totality ends Partial eclipse ends Totality lasts Sun altitude
Roquetas de Mar town centre 09:43:27 10:50:32 10:51:19 10:52:06 12:05:40 1 min 34 s 41°
La Romanilla beach 09:43:27 10:50:33 10:51:20 10:52:07 12:05:41 1 min 34 s 41°
Castillo de Santa Ana and the port 09:43:27 10:50:28 10:51:19 10:52:11 12:05:41 1 min 42 s 41°
Beaches south of the port (Urbanización, Playa Serena area) 09:43:26 10:50:20 10:51:18 10:52:16 12:05:40 1 min 56 s 41°
Punta Entinas-Sabinar (coast) 09:43:21 10:50:03 10:51:11 10:52:20 12:05:32 2 min 17 s 41°
Almerimar 09:43:17 10:49:55 10:51:05 10:52:16 12:05:24 2 min 21 s 41°
El Ejido 09:43:18 10:50:26 10:51:04 10:51:42 12:05:19 1 min 16 s 41°
El Parador de las Hortichuelas 09:43:29 10:50:57 10:51:21 10:51:45 12:05:41 48 s 41°
Aguadulce (marina) 09:43:31 10:51:04 10:51:24 10:51:45 12:05:45 41 s 41°
Vícar 09:43:28 none 10:51:18 none 12:05:36 none (on the edge) 41°
Almería city centre 09:43:36 none 10:51:31 none 12:05:54 none (99.99% partial) 41°

Our calculation with Skyfield and the JPL DE421 ephemeris, with a smooth lunar edge, at sea level. The beach point south of the port is approximate (about 36.735° N), as is the Punta Entinas point (36.70° N, 2.70° W). Published figures for Roquetas agree closely: snowy.es gives 1 min 34 s (10:50:32 to 10:52:06), spainsolareclipse.com 1 min 34 s, solar-eclipse.info 1 min 33 s, and Eclipseando quotes the IGN at 10:50:24 to 10:51:54 (1 min 30 s). TresEclipses gives 1 min 44 s, the longest figure we found. Near the edge the spread grows: for Aguadulce TresEclipses gives 54 s and snowy.es 27 s; for El Ejido TresEclipses gives 1 min 34 s and snowy.es 1 min 23 s against our 1 min 16 s; for Almerimar the range is 2 min 16 s (snowy.es) to 2 min 23 s (TresEclipses). The exact point chosen and the model of the Moon's edge matter most here, so treat the figures as "about".

For the rest of the country, see our guide to the total eclipse in Spain and the eclipse times in 125 cities.

How close is Roquetas de Mar to the edge of the path?

Very close. By our calculation the northern limit of totality runs almost exactly east to west at about 36.818° N along this coast, which is about 6 km north of Roquetas town centre. The centre line is far out at sea, about 113 km to the south, and the path is roughly 239 km wide from north to south here. Roquetas is on the very northern fringe of it.

Map: Roquetas de Mar and the northern edge of the path of totality, 2 August 2027 Map of the coast between Almerimar and Almería with the shaded path of totality and its northern limit, about 6 km north of Roquetas de Mar, with totality durations: Roquetas de Mar 1 min 34 s, Playa Serena 1 min 56 s, Aguadulce about 40 s, El Ejido 1 min 16 s, Almerimar 2 min 21 s; Vícar and Almería are outside the path.Roquetas de MarAguadulceVícarAlmeríaEl EjidoAlmerimarPlaya Serena1 min 34 sabout 40 s (edge)on the edge, no totality99.99% (partial)1 min 16 s2 min 21 s1 min 56 sTotal eclipse (path of totality)Northern limit of totalityTember calculation (Skyfield, DE421). Coastline: Natural Earth
The northern limit of totality runs about 6 km north of Roquetas de Mar. The further south you go, the longer totality lasts; Aguadulce is right on the edge and Almería city stays outside. Durations are our calculation; the coastline is simplified.

Near an edge, totality grows quickly as you move away from it. Each kilometre further south adds several seconds: the town centre gets about 1 min 34 s, the castle and port about 1 min 42 s, the beaches south of the port nearly 2 minutes, and the coast at Punta Entinas and Almerimar, about 13 km to the south-west, about 2 min 17 s to 2 min 21 s. Going north does the opposite. El Parador de las Hortichuelas gets under a minute, Aguadulce about 40 seconds, and Vícar sits on the line itself. Almería city, the provincial capital, is just outside: the Sun will be 99.99% covered there, which looks nothing like totality. If you are staying in Almería, the drive to the beaches of Roquetas is the easiest way to see the real thing; see our guide to what every Spanish city outside the path will see.

The edge itself is a known uncertainty of a few hundred metres. Where we have compared it, further west in Cádiz province, our northern limit agrees with EclipseWise's to within about a kilometre, and published sources disagree on Aguadulce by almost half a minute. If you want a safe margin, watch from the town or further south, not from Aguadulce.

Where is the best place to watch the eclipse in Roquetas de Mar?

On a beach, as far south as is practical. At 10:51 the Sun stands 41° up, a little south of east, over the sea, so any beach on this east-facing coast has a clear view.

  • La Romanilla and the town beaches: the beach right by the town centre, about 1,000 m of dark sand. About 1 min 34 s.
  • Castillo de Santa Ana and the port: the old castle by the port, next to the old lighthouse built in 1863 (no longer in service). About 1 min 42 s, with open sea to the east.
  • Urbanización de Roquetas and Playa Serena: the resort beaches south of the port, about 1,900 m for the Urbanización beach alone. Close to 2 minutes, the best totality you can reach on foot from most hotels in Roquetas.
  • Punta Entinas-Sabinar: the protected natural area south-west of the resort, a Paraje Natural and Reserva Natural since 1989, shared by El Ejido and Roquetas, with dunes and lagoons behind an undeveloped beach (Cerrillos). About 2 min 17 s on its coast. It is a protected space: keep to the paths and park only where allowed.
  • Almerimar: the marina resort in El Ejido municipality, about 13 km south-west of Roquetas. About 2 min 21 s, the longest totality on this stretch of coast.
  • Aguadulce: a busy beach and marina, but right on the edge, with well under a minute of totality and a real risk of none, given the spread of published figures. We would not choose it.

Whatever spot you choose, keep your glasses on for the whole partial phase: our guide on how to use eclipse glasses safely explains each step.

What is the weather like in Roquetas de Mar in early August?

Usually sunny and hot. AEMET, Spain's met office, gives these August normals for Almería airport, about 40 km east of Roquetas: an average high of 31.0 °C, 315 hours of sunshine and 15.0 clear days in the month (1981 to 2010). Jay Anderson's Eclipsophile, the standard reference on eclipse weather, does not discuss Almería on its own, but says of the coast further west that "Marbella and other sites along the Alboran coast fare particularly well." That is a statement about the climate, not a forecast; snowy.es estimates an 85% probability of clear skies in Roquetas at the time of the eclipse. At 10:51 the beach will be warm rather than at its hottest, but you will be outdoors for well over two hours if you watch the whole eclipse: bring water, a hat and some shade.

Tember solar eclipse glasses in four frame colours (Image: Tember)
Certified eclipse glasses for the partial phases before and after totality (Image: Tember)

How do you get to Roquetas de Mar for the eclipse?

  • By air: the nearest airport is Almería, which handled 801,689 passengers in 2025 (Aena). It lies just outside the path, about 40 km from Roquetas. Málaga airport, much bigger and itself inside the path, is about 200 km to the west.
  • By road: Roquetas is reached from the A-7 coastal motorway. On eclipse morning thousands of people from Almería city, which has no totality, may head west towards these beaches, so drive early and park legally.
  • By bus: regular buses link Almería with Aguadulce and Roquetas. Check the current timetable with the operator before you travel, and allow for crowds on the day.

2 August 2027 is not a public holiday in Andalucía; the regional August holiday is Monday 16 August (Decree 84/2026). Roquetas de Mar's local holidays for 2027 had not been published when we checked.

Is Roquetas de Mar planning anything for the eclipse?

Not that we could find. As of 5 November 2026 we found no 2027 eclipse event, viewing area or traffic plan from Roquetas de Mar town council. The Junta de Andalucía counts 10 municipalities in Almería province (115 in Andalucía) where the eclipse is total, and Roquetas de Mar is among the examples it names. On 31 July 2026 the Junta proposed a test day for councils and residents to check logistics on the ground: access, parking, shade, water, medical cover and public transport, and it plans a "mirror day" on 10 May 2027 to check the Sun's height and direction from viewing sites. We will add official 2027 plans here when they are published.

When can you take your eclipse glasses off in Roquetas de Mar?

Only during totality: in the town centre from about 10:50:32 to 10:52:06, when the Moon covers the Sun completely. Before that, from 09:43, and after, until 12:06, you are watching a partial eclipse and need eclipse glasses certified to ISO 12312-2 (in Europe, EN ISO 12312-2 with a CE mark). Sunglasses are never enough. Near the edge of the path this matters even more: totality is short, and in Aguadulce or Almería there may be none at all. Put your glasses back on the moment the first bright point of sunlight returns. If you are not sure the eclipse is total where you stand, keep them on.

Already have a pair? Read ISO 12312-2 explained: how to check a certificate, whether 2026 glasses can be reused in 2027 and what doctors know about eclipse eye damage.

Tember eclipse glasses are certified to EN ISO 12312-2:2015 and carry the CE mark; the certificate and test reports are on our compliance documents page. They come in packs of 4 to 100 pairs, for families, groups and hotels. See the glasses. Equipping a hotel or a group? See bulk eclipse glasses.

FAQ

Is Roquetas de Mar in the path of totality in 2027?

Yes, but close to the edge. The northern limit of totality runs about 6 km north of the town centre. Totality lasts about 1 minute 34 seconds in the centre and close to 2 minutes on the beaches south of the port.

What time is the total eclipse in Roquetas de Mar?

In the town centre totality runs from about 10:50:32 to 10:52:06 CEST (UTC+2), with maximum at 10:51:19. The partial eclipse starts at 09:43:27 and ends at 12:05:40.

Is Aguadulce in the path of totality?

Only just. By our calculation Aguadulce marina gets about 41 seconds of totality, and published figures range from 27 to 54 seconds. It sits right on the northern edge, so a short drive south to Roquetas or beyond is much safer.

Will Almería city see a total eclipse?

No. Almería city is just outside the path: the Sun will be about 99.99% covered at 10:51:31 CEST, but never completely. The nearest totality is a short drive west, on the beaches of Roquetas de Mar.

Where near Roquetas is totality longest?

To the south-west: about 2 minutes 17 seconds on the coast of Punta Entinas-Sabinar and about 2 minutes 21 seconds in Almerimar. Each kilometre south of the edge adds a few seconds.

Can I look at the eclipse in Roquetas de Mar without glasses?

Only during the roughly one and a half minutes of totality. For the partial phases before and after, from 09:43 to 12:06, use eclipse glasses certified to ISO 12312-2.

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