There are still almost eleven months left for one of the most anticipated astronomical phenomena in Spain, but its effects are already beginning to be felt in tourist accommodation. He total solar eclipse of August 2, 2027 It is causing an increase in searches and reservations in some of the privileged places to observe it.
One of the points where it is being noticed the most is the Grenada Tropical Coast. Inquiries for accommodation during the eclipse dates have multiplied and apartments can now be found on the platforms for between 800 and 3,000 euros per night, while certain villas go up to over 5,000 euros for a single night.
The figures are especially striking because of the time that is still missing. The eclipse will not occur until next summer, but it also coincides with August, one of the times of greatest tourist demand in an area that usually registers very high occupancy.
Why the Costa Tropical will be one of the places to see the eclipse
The interest in booking in municipalities such as Almuñécar, Salobreña or Motril It has an explanation. The Costa Tropical will be located in a particularly attractive area to contemplate the total solar eclipse of 2027.
Added to the conditions for observing the phenomenon is another factor that can further strain availability. The eclipse will take place on August 2in the middle of high season, when the Costa Tropical already concentrates a high tourist demand. The arrival of visitors attracted specifically by the astronomical phenomenon will add pressure to traditionally highly requested dates.
Accommodations for more than 5,000 euros per night
The price increase is especially noticeable on vacation rental platforms. Some searches for dates close to the eclipse show apartments from about 800 euros per night and options that reach 3,000 euros. At the upper end there are villas that exceed 5,000 euros.
This does not mean that sleeping on the Costa Tropical during the eclipse will necessarily cost that amount. These are prices found for specific accommodations and available rates may vary considerably depending on the property, location, number of guests or booking conditions.
Besides, part of the hotel offer is still not even available for August 2027. Some establishments have not yet opened their reservations for those dates, while others are already detecting an increase in demand.
In some accommodations there are also minimum stay conditions to be able to reserve during the dates close to the eclipse.
The total solar eclipse will arrive in Spain on August 2, 2027
The phenomenon will occur on Monday August 2, 2027 and will put Spain back on the astronomical map just one year after the 2026 eclipse.
This time, interest will shift to the south. The strip from which the entirety can be seen will cross this part of the country and will turn certain points in Andalusia into especially sought-after destinations. The Costa Tropical starts with the added advantage of combining observation possibilities with a tourist infrastructure accustomed to receiving high demand during the summer.
Precisely that coincidence between an exceptional event and the moment of greatest tourist occupancy of the year explains why reservations are starting so early.
There is almost a year left until the Moon returns between the Sun and the Earth over Spain, but those who want to experience the eclipse from the Granada coast are already making their move. And the first available rates show that Finding accommodation in one of the most sought-after spots could become as complicated as choosing where to look at the sky..