The European tourist destinations most affected by heatwaves

WorldTravel
24 Jul 2026 • 4:22 PM MYT
The Independent
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The European tourist destinations most affected by heatwaves

  • Extreme heat is gripping parts of Europe, with temperatures of up to 44C forecast in Spain as the country issued an "extraordinary danger" warning.
  • Wildfires are raging across several countries, including Spain, where a blaze in Guadalajara has burned roughly 79,000 acres, and France, which has seen thousands evacuated near Bordeaux.
  • Italy is also experiencing red weather warnings in Cagliari and Palermo, alongside wildfires that tragically claimed the life of a firefighter in Sicily.
  • While some regions like Portugal are seeing slightly above-average temperatures without weather warnings, France is facing high forest fire risks and severe droughts impacting river levels.
  • Greece is bracing for heavy rain and thunderstorms after a recent heatwave, while Croatia expects mostly sunny weather with no significant red alerts.

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