Europeans know summers are of extreme heat, and experiencing the waves in travel would break the body physically and mentally. It is imperative to stay cool, hydrated, and informed.
Of course, the marine heat wave in the Mediterranean, combined with a heat dome over central Europe, is affecting many popular tourist destinations in southern Europe. So far, travel advisories have been released by authorities in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Austria, and other countries because summer is almost at its peak before the monsoon hits.
Travel Warnings Issued Across Multiple European Nations
So far, Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, with extremely high temperature regions.
The new normal for European summer is heat. Europe is experiencing an extreme heat wave, and if you’re traveling in Europe, make sure to stay informed and stay cool.
As of July 3, Central and Eastern Europe are under weather advisories.
From the authorities, it was announced to close the Eiffel Tower in Paris on July 1st and 2nd. It’s all because the city is in an extreme heat wave scenario. Apart from many towns and cities in France, which have also witnessed temperatures pass 100 degrees on June 30th, 2025, with wildfires. In Portugal, the city of Mora cracked 115.9 degrees the same day.
Temperatures soared to 114.8 degrees on Sunday in El Granado, Spain’s national meteorological service, AEMET. June 2025—claimed to be the hottest month of the year so far in Spain, breaking the record. A recent update came that a tourist died in Majorca due to the extreme temperature.
This set a new national record for heat in June, according to Spain’s national meteorological service, AEMET. June 2025 was the hottest June in Spain on record. A tourist died in Majorca due to the heat.
Meanwhile, Swedish authorities issued an advisory about Spain, stating, “Lasting for at least four days, a severe heat wave is expected to hit large parts of the country. In some places, temperatures will exceed 40 degrees… Periods of high temperatures can be stressful on health.”
Tourists at Risk: Know the Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illness
Tourists are particularly vulnerable groups—older adults, pregnant women, and people with pre-existing health conditions. However, one should exercise caution during extreme heat. It is important to stay hydrated and out of the direct sunlight. Keeping skin damp and cool would be a saviour. Signs like heavy sweating, weak pulse, fainting, and cold & clammy skin indicate the body is experiencing an excessively high body temperature. Thus, if persistently triggered by heat stroke, seek medical help.
“Extreme heat is no longer a rare event — it has become the new normal,” tweeted António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. “The planet is getting hotter & more dangerous — no country is immune. We need more ambitious #ClimateAction now.”
