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Brits on holiday in Spain have been advised to steer clear of the boozeCredit: Alamy 6<\/p>\n Tourists have been basking in plus-40 temperaturesCredit: Alamy 6<\/p>\n The forecast for the coming week shows the high temperatures hanging aroundCredit: x.\/@AEMET_Esp<\/p>\n Some spots were so hot the state forecaster, Aemet, was forced to issue weather<\/a> warnings.<\/p>\n Yellow and amber alerts came into force on Sunday – with Sevilla<\/a>, Cordoba and Jaen in the south worst affected.<\/p>\n Emergency guidance was issued to tourists and locals alike advising them on how to stay safe when it’s sweltering.<\/p>\n One suggestion likely unpopular with Brits on their hols<\/a> was to avoid alcohol<\/a>, because it has a dehydrating effect on the body.<\/p>\n The advice is to drink water often, even if you’re not thirsty, and avoid both alcohol and caffeine.<\/p>\n It was also recommended to “dress smart”, which means wearing loose-fitting clothes – particularly cotton or linen if possible.<\/p>\n Lighter colours reflect the sun so can help you to stay cool.<\/p>\n Another point is to simply stay indoors during times of peak temperatures, and certainly to avoid any strenuous activity under the sun.<\/p>\n The authorities also issued a reminder about the signs of heatstroke, so people know when they need to find help.<\/p>\n Fatigue, dizziness, headaches, confusion and nausea are all common symptoms of heatstroke which, in severe cases, can be fatal.<\/p>\n Mum who nearly died after falling sick in Spain issues warning after anti-sickness pills left her ‘acting possessed’<\/p>\n Houses should be shuttered up during the day, it was advised, but and vents opened at night to allow a cooling airflow.<\/p>\n And finally, people were urged to keep a close eye on anyone vulnerable.<\/p>\n The elderly, people with chronic illnesses or those living alone are particularly at risk of heat-related complications, so communities were encouraged to work together to check in on them.<\/p>\n There was a special mention for tourists, who are more likely to end up in hospital during heatwaves than seasoned locals.<\/p>\n The culprit behind the immense heat was a plume of hot air which blew over from north Africa.<\/p>\n Once it reached Spain, the air stayed hot thanks to clear skies and atmospheric stability, Aemet explained.<\/p>\n Monday was predicted to bring more of the same the heat, with some areas again expected to top 40 degrees.<\/p>\n The thermometer is predicted to remain high through this week, and above average for the rest of June.<\/p>\n And there is also expected to be less rain than usual, meaning it will be dry all round for the country.<\/p>\n However, there could be a temporary let-up from localised mid-week storms in the northwest and centre of the country.<\/p>\n This follows a particularly hot May, with many locations seeing record-breaking temperatures – particularly in southern and western areas of Spain.<\/p>\n 6<\/p>\n Brits have been basking in the balmy weatherCredit: SWNS 6<\/p>\n![\"Large](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cyfr74-large-crowd-british-tourists-1001658173.jpg\")
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