Spain hols warning as temperatures to hit ‘intense’ 40C in Majorca & Ibiza

HOLIDAYMAKERS in Majorca and Ibiza have been warned as temperatures are expected to rise to an “intense” 40C.

Forecasters have urged tourists to plan their day with “extreme caution” and avoid sun exposure.

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The upcoming heatwave is the first of the year and is expected to last until next Friday.

According to the forecast of Spain’s meteorological agency AEMET, “the heat will be very intense on the mainland and in the Balearics at least until next Wednesday and it is not ruled out that it could extend for a couple of days”.

Aemet spokesman Rubén del Campo said the heatwave is rare for the month of June.

Temperatures in areas of Spain are set to be between 10 and 15 degrees higher than average over the weekend and the beginning of next week.

The mercury is expected to be around 40C in the Balearics while it will slightly drop in the west of the country next week.

Aemet has warned travellers to be cautious during the heatwave and avoid the sun in the central hours of the day.

It comes as thousands have been evacuated from their homes as massive wildfires hit Spain’s Costa del Sol.

A sudden influx of holidaymakers from the UK and the EU has forced hotels to suspend sales over the next few weeks.

Meanwhile, tourists have complained of waiting hours for their transfers in Majorca, stranded for hours at airports, restaurants and bars.

And those heading to Benidorm could face shorter opening hours this summer, as the resort is running out of waiters.