Province · 12 Aug 2026
Badajoz
3 cities evaluated. Data based on the real-horizon model with the Copernicus GLO-30 DEM.
In Badajoz province, totality won't be visible, but 3 of the 3 cities surveyed will see a significant partial eclipse before sunset.
Historical weather data points to badajoz, merida and almendralejo as the clearest spots: climatology (median p25-p75 cloud cover at sunset in August, Open-Meteo ERA5) places badajoz around 0% cloud cover.
The clearest western horizon belongs to almendralejo, where the topographic horizon sits at just -0.1° altitude at the evaluated contact — a critical figure for catching C4 with the Sun very low in August 2026.
Top 10 cities by visibility
| City | Verdict | Score |
|---|---|---|
| badajoz | Partial | 50 |
| merida | Partial | 50 |
| almendralejo | Partial | 50 |
Top 10 viewpoints by score
| Viewpoint | Elevation | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Alto de São Bento | 366 m | 50 |
| Azinheira das Bruxas | 178 m | 50 |
| Alto del Bujo | 727 m | 50 |
| Castelejo | 116 m | 50 |
| Castelo | 605 m | 50 |
| Penha Cross | 633 m | 50 |
| Cabeço dos Três Marcos | 902 m | 50 |
| Fonte dos Carvoeiros | 663 m | 50 |
| Fortim do Caneiro | 129 m | 50 |
| Mirador de la Barranca | 251 m | 50 |
Best observation spots
Cities and viewpoints combined, ranked by eclipse score (sky + horizon).
| Spot | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| badajoz | City | 50 |
| merida | City | 50 |
| almendralejo | City | 50 |
| Alto de São Bento | Viewpoint | 50 |
| Azinheira das Bruxas | Viewpoint | 50 |
| Alto del Bujo | Viewpoint | 50 |
| Castelejo | Viewpoint | 50 |
| Castelo | Viewpoint | 50 |
| Penha Cross | Viewpoint | 50 |
| Cabeço dos Três Marcos | Viewpoint | 50 |
Recommendation
In Badajoz the eclipse was partial: the path of totality did not reach this far.
Where to stay in Badajoz
For the August 2 eclipse. Recommended stay: July 31 – August 4, 2027.
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