The beaches of Spain's Costa del Sol will be busy for the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027. (Image credit: Tu xa Ha Noi via Getty Images)

Spain is one of the easiest places in the world to experience the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027 . The so-called "eclipse of the century" first makes landfall in Andalucía, where totality will last up to 4 minutes and 40 seconds during mid-morning, with the sun comfortably high at around 38-42 degrees above the horizon in the eastern sky. Excellent roads, plentiful accommodation and Málaga's international airport make this an obvious alternative to North Africa and the Middle East.

However, choosing where to watch requires some thought.…