Holidaymakers heading to parts of Spain in the coming days are being warned to expect temperatures surging above 40C. Popular mainland resorts on the Costa del Sol, as well as the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands will experience the hottest conditions with the heatwave predicted to last until the end of next week.
An Orange weather warning has been issued with highs in Andalusia forecast to hit 44C. Many other parts of the country are on Yellow alert .
UK travellers have been urged to take preventative measures to protect themselves from the heat, such as staying indoors, ensuring they stay hydrated and wearing SPF 50 suncream. Spain's Met Office Aemet stated: "The heat will be very intense on the mainland and in the Balearics at least until next Wednesday and it is not ruled out that it could extend for a couple of days. The intense heatwave is very rare for the month of June."
