The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has warned the “exceptionally high temperatures” in Spain have led to an increased risk of forest fires.
Spain is currently experiencing soaring temperatures which have caused widespread wildfires across mainland Europe, affecting Portugal, France and Greece.
The FCDO has updated its website to warn travellers of the risks posed by the extreme heat in Spain.
The website states: “Temperatures regularly reach over 40C in Spain during the summer months. These temperatures bring an increase risk of forest fires.
“There is currently a heightened risk of forest fires due to exceptionally high temperatures in Spain.
“Take care when visiting or driving through woodland areas. Access to some areas such as natural parks and nature reserves may be limited or closed as a result.”
The FCDO has also updated its Portugal website page. It states: “Mainland Portugal is currently in a state of alert due to a heightened risk of forest fires.
“You should familiarise yourselves with local emergency procedures and restrictions in place.”
Slovenia has also issued a warning of forest fires, and urged people to extinguish cigarette ends properly, avoid lighting barbecues outside of designated areas, and refrain from leaving any rubbish outside, particularly empty bottles.
Last week, firefighters were called in to tackle a blaze in the exclusive resort area of Qunita do Lago in the Algarve, where some holidaymakers were evacuated as a precaution.