Benidorm has been hit with scorching temperatures as the Met Office expect it to feel like 49C in the city today
08:30, 18 Aug 2025Updated 08:49, 18 Aug 2025
Benidorm is popular with tourists(Image: Getty Images)
A warning has been issued to people travelling to Benidorm. The UK holiday season is well and truly upon us and millions of families will be making the most of the August break by jetting off abroad.
Benidorm is one of the most popular destinations for UK holidaymakers as thousands head off to Alicante every year. While Spain’s sunnier climate is one of the reasons why tourists choose to vacation there, the country has been gripped by a heatwave and is experiencing boiling temperatures.
Alicante is one of the main areas impacted and Spain’s State Meteorological Agency. (AEMET) has issued a red alert for travellers today. A translations of the post said: “RED WARNINGS.
“Very high maximum temperatures on Monday 18 in the following areas. Southern Alicante coast: 42C or more. Vega del Segura (Murcia): 44C or more. Although temperatures will drop in the Peninsula, the heat will still be very intense in the southeast.”
The Met Office is expecting temperatures of up to 40C in Benidorm today. However, the “feels like temperature” is forecast for 49C at 3pm and 4pm for the Spanish city.
Wildfires have rages across Spain in the wake of the intense heat. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez deployed 500 troops yesterday to help combat the blazes.
The decision to add to the more than 1,400 troops already on wildfire duty came as authorities struggled to contain forest blazes, especially in the north-western Galicia region, and awaited the arrival of promised aircraft reinforcements from other European countries.
Firefighters were tackling 12 major wildfires in Galicia, all of them near the city of Ourense, the Galician regional government said. It added: “Homes are still under threat so we have lockdowns in place and are carrying out evacuations.”
Anyone travelling to Spain should be aware of the health risks posed by being exposed to hot weather. The NHS has shared advice for how to cope in the hot weather.
It said: “The main risks posed by a heatwave are: “Not drinking enough water (dehydration). Overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart or breathing.
“Heat exhaustion and heatstroke.” It added: “Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
“Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
“Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees.
“Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.”