Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEurope is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with Spain facing "extraordinary danger" as temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C, close to its all-time record of 47.6C. Popular Spanish tourist destinations such as Malaga, Valencia, and Alicante could see temperatures soar to 42C. The extreme weather has also led to devastating wildfires across the continent, with over 10,000 people evacuated near Bordeaux in southwestern France. Wildfires are also affecting popular holiday spots in Italy, including Sicily and Sardinia, during the peak summer season. This latest surge in temperatures follows previous heatwaves in June, which were linked to an estimated 14,000 excess deaths across Europe. In fullSpain heatwave latest: Extreme weather warnings over 44C temperatures as firefighters tackle deadly wildfiresMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Spain is in the grip of a major heatwave in summer 2026, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 47C in some parts of the country as UK tourists on holiday in Spain are warned…

Authorities have issued warnings for extreme weather as the country faces the third heatwave of the summer thanks to a ‘heat dome’