Warning issued to Brits travelling to Spain as country on brink of brutal 47C heatwave

Spain is on the brink of a third heatwave after an already record-shattering summer. 09:14, Fri, Jul 24, 2026 Updated: 09:14, Fri, Jul 24, 2026 Spain is on the brink of a third heatwave after an already record-shattering summer (Image: Getty)British holidaymakers heading to Spain are being warned to take immediate precautions as the popular holiday hotspot braces for a blistering 47C "furnace". Spain is on the brink of its third brutal heatwave of an already record-shattering summer.Temperatures are projected to soar close to the country's all-time record of 47.6C, leaving tourist hotspots sweltering under dangerous weather conditions. Spain’s national meteorological agency, AEMET, has warned that the extreme heat will grip the region for the entire week. The sweltering conditions are being driven by a severe “heat dome” - a weather phenomenon that pumps hot, dry air northwards from the Sahara Desert across North Africa. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscr...