How the partial solar eclipse was observed from the Costa del Sol

On March 30, 2025, residents along the Costa del Sol witnessed a partial solar eclipse from its beaches and balconies.
The celestial event was captured by Spain’s National Astronomical Observatory; the image shared on social media showed a portion of the Sun obscured by the Moon.
Experts from the National Institute stressed the importance of safe viewing methods, recommending a projected image cast in the shade, achievable using a flat mirror covered with paper featuring a small hole less than 1 cm in diameter. They cautioned against looking directly at the Sun’s reflection in the mirror, urging viewers to focus only on the projection.
Alternatively, eclipse glasses certified by the CE symbol (opacity index 5 or higher) offer a safe option, provided they are undamaged and used according to instructions. For safety, the institute advises remaining seated while wearing them rather than walking.
The next total solar eclipse will take place on August 12, 2026; although it can be seen from different parts of Spain, it will be only a partial eclipse from Malaga. The National Geographic Institute has said that the total eclipse of 2026 will be the first visible from the peninsula in more than a century.
In Malaga we will have to wait another year, August 2, 2027, to be able to observe a total solar eclipse. The entire strip of this eclipse will cross the Strait of Gibraltar, from west to east. It will cover the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, almost the entire province of Cádiz and part of the province of Malaga, as well as the southernmost areas of Granada and Almería.