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Almería’s sea has never been this warm, and the record keeps climbing

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August 21, 2026

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Scientists point to climate change as the main driver behind the long-term warming. Credit: Nacho Such / Shutterstock

A bath-warm Mediterranean swim might sound appealing for beachgoers visiting the coast, but scientists see rising sea temperatures as one of the clearest signs of a warming climate. The sea off Almería’s Cabo de Gata has just logged its hottest temperature since records bega, and the previous record set there barely lasted two years.

Cabo de Gata’s buoy logs 28.84°C, beating the mark set in 2024

The buoy off Cabo de Gata, part of the state ports authority’s monitoring network, recorded a water temperature of 28.84°C at 1pm on Wednesday August 20, the highest figure logged there since measurements began in 2001. That is 0.23°C higher than the previous record of 28.61°C, set 2 years ago, on August 21 2024. The sea stayed above 28°C for around 17 hours, from 9am on the Wednesday through to 2am the following morning.

Puertos del Estado runs a network of monitoring buoys along Spain’s coastline, tracking sea conditions including temperature, wave height and wind. The Cabo de Gata buoy has been logging readings since 2001, giving more than two decades of data on how the water there has changed.

A clear jump from the buoy’s own long-term average

The buoy’s own data shows how quickly conditions have shifted at this one spot on the Almería coast. Between 2001 and 2010, the hottest August afternoons averaged around 26.4°C, peaking at 27.8°C in 2009.

The following decade barely moved that figure, settling at 26.51°C with a high of 27.08°C in 2018. Since 2021, though, the same August average has climbed to 28.08°C. That’s more than one and a half degrees higher than the decade before it.

Neighbouring waters are running hot too

Cabo de Gata’s record was not an isolated reading. A day earlier, on Tuesday August 19, the buoy at Málaga port reached 28.8°C, a figure Spain’s national weather agency, Aemet (the State Meteorological Agency), described as incredible.

Aemet said sea temperatures along this stretch of coast were running well above normal for the time of year, in keeping with a broader pattern seen across the Mediterranean this summer.

Records have been beaten almost every month since 2022

Scientists studying the data point to climate change as the main driver behind the long-term warming. Aside from the final three months of the year, every month has set a new temperature record at some point between 2022 and 2026. The pattern suggests the latest reading at Cabo de Gata may not stand for long. The last record lasted less than two years, and each one since 2021 has been broken sooner than the one before it.

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Almería’s 2027 total eclipse already pushing hotel prices and demand through the roof

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August 21, 2026

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Almería’s 2027 event will bring full totality, not just a partial view. Credit: Jarvin Hernandez / Shutterstock

The total eclipse that doesn’t arrive until August 2027 is already emptying hotel booking calendars in Almería. Cabo de Gata is being billed as one of Europe’s best places to watch it, and hoteliers further along the coast are already warning that rooms for those two nights are vanishing more than a year out.

Full darkness falls on 10 Almería towns on August 2 2027

A total solar eclipse will sweep across Almería province on Monday August 2 2027, plunging 10 towns into full darkness for the first time this century. Adra, Almería city, Balanegra, Berja, Dalías, El Ejido, La Mojonera, Níjar, Roquetas de Mar and Vícar all sit within the path of totality. The partial eclipse begins around 10.30am, building to maximum darkness at roughly 10.50am. Almerimar, in El Ejido, will see the longest blackout in the province at two minutes and 23 seconds, while Adra gets close to two minutes and Roquetas de Mar around one minute 30 seconds.

For context, the eclipse crossing Spain on August 12 this year reached only around 96 per cent coverage in Almería, a partial eclipse rather than the real deal. 2027 will be the first time this century the province sees full totality.

Cabo de Gata is being tipped as one of the best seats in Europe

Beyond the 10 municipalities, the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, including San José, Las Negras, La Isleta del Moro, Rodalquilar, Los Escullos and the Cabo de Gata lighthouse, also falls within the path of totality. Its clear August skies, low light pollution and open Mediterranean horizon have already made it a target for photographers, scientists and eclipse chasers travelling from abroad.

Local tourism voices are calling it a genuine opportunity for the area’s economy, with some suggesting it could seed a longer-term astrotourism trail through the natural park. It falls within the same wider eclipse path as hotels and cruises further along the Costa del Sol and Gibraltar are already filling up.

Rooms along the path of totality are already changing hands for thousands of euros

Hotels and rural properties across the wider eclipse path in Andalucía are filling up more than a year ahead of the date. Rural booking platform Ruralidays says reservations for the eclipse dates have multiplied by five compared with a normal August, while Holidu has recorded an 8.5x jump in searches across the affected provinces.

Early occupancy figures for those two nights are already running at around 12 per cent in some areas, compared with a typical 7 per cent this far out, with the Cádiz village of El Gastor already at 22 per cent. Antonio de María of the Cádiz hoteliers’ association said some properties were already fielding requests for next year’s eclipse a full year out, adding: ‘This is unusual, it has never happened.’”

At the extreme end, a six-person house in Bolonia, near Tarifa, that normally costs €344 a night has been listed at €10,000 for the eclipse, while some Málaga apartments have been advertised at between €13,000 and €16,674 a night.

Why Cabo de Gata could see the same price hike

No comparable price figures have yet emerged for Almería specifically, but the pattern looks similar. Hoteles Arrecife, which runs properties in San José and Las Negras, is already telling guests that high accommodation demand throughout Cabo de Gata is expected for those dates, and urging early booking.

With some of the longest totality times on the Spanish mainland and reliable summer weather, Cabo de Gata is expected to draw the same mix of eclipse chasers, photographers and curious tourists already booking out hotels further along the coast in Cádiz and Málaga.

What British residents and second-home owners should do now

For British holidaymakers and second-home owners in Almería, the message from the wider region is to book accommodation now if visiting, or list a spare property early if renting one out, since prices along the rest of the totality path have already climbed sharply more than a year before the event.

Anyone planning to watch the eclipse next year will also still need the ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses for the partial phases either side of totality, only removing them during the brief window of full darkness itself.

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From smart technology to home essentials, Revolution has the solution

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1 day ago

August 20, 2026

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Our Alfoquia store, opened three years ago and has become an established part of the local community. Our knowledgeable and approachable team is always happy to help, whether you are looking for a new product, need technical advice or have a problem that needs solving. We live by our motto, “There is always a solution at Revolution.”

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Brightening up your outdoor and indoor living space: A friendly look at Muebles IndalOcio SL

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August 20, 2026

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Muebles IndalOcio SL incorporates both IndalOcio, a garden furniture, BBQ and outdoor accessory specialist and Oak Furniture Spain, offering a range of indoor oak furniture and is now also a stockist of the fantastic Khama beds and mattresses.

If you’re dreaming of turning your garden or terrace into a cosy little haven or are looking for indoor Oak furniture, Muebles IndalOcio might just be your new favourite local discovery.

What sets IndalOcio apart is the genuine care they put into offering quality, variety and good value. Their range includes everything from chic; durable garden furniture sets to relaxing daybeds and smart outdoor dining options. They’re also the only stockists in Spain of the Rioja, Rueda Woodash, Ribera Pearl and Jerez collections – which means you’ll find pieces you won’t see everywhere else.

And let’s talk barbecues. Whether you’re a charcoal traditionalist or a laid-back gas-griller, IndalOcio has something for every kind of outdoor chef. They carry trusted brands like Weber and Grillstream, the latter known for clever technology that reduces flare-ups and keeps food juicy and giving you the option to cook on both gas or charcoal – the new Hybrid system. Perfect for those long summer evenings with friends and family.

For an expat community that loves sunshine, socialising and outdoor living, having a shop like IndalOcio close by is a real treat. It’s the kind of place where you can call in with ideas and discuss with their friendly, experienced staff who will help you find the perfect solution, be it a new furniture set, BBQ or Shade options.

Oak Furniture Spain offer both fantastic value and a balanced mix of traditional and contemporary style of living, dining and bedroom furniture – bringing exceptional quality and value.

Khama mattresses combine personalisation, comfort and durability, designed to adapt to different sleeping styles. It allows you to choose the firmness on each side of the bed, making it especially comfortable for couples and update it when needed without changing the entire mattress.

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So, if your outdoor/indoor space is calling out for a refresh, Muebles IndalOcio is well worth a visit. Friendly service, great products, and value for money.

To view their huge range of products have a look at their website www.indalocio.com or call 850 99 30 90 or www.oakfurniturespain.com – 950 09 11 37.