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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Alicia Miller

Six cool summer breaks in Europe — nowhere near the extreme heatwave

Greece has closed the Acropolis as it prepares for a 43-degree heatwave and Majorca battles unprecedented flooding thanks to mega-rainfall.

Then there is the tragic case of Dr Michael Moseley who died from ‘heat exhaustion’ due to raging temperatures on the Greek islands. It’s just the beginning of the summer season so it’s no wonder British holidaymakers are, understandably, reconsidering their travel plans altogether and seeking milder climes.

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