{"id":202825,"date":"2025-06-21T15:17:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T15:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/202825\/"},"modified":"2025-06-21T15:17:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T15:17:09","slug":"how-locals-beat-the-heat-euro-weekly-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/202825\/","title":{"rendered":"How locals beat the heat \u00ab Euro Weekly News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n                    So, what do the locals do when it gets this hot? Credit: Jesus Fernandez \/ Shutterstock.com                    <\/p>\n<p><strong>Well, it looks like summer\u2019s decided to show up early and make a grand entrance \u2013 and not exactly the subtle kind. This weekend, much of Spain (yes, that includes sunny Alicante and large swathes of Valencia) is bracing for a proper roasting, with temperatures set to flirt with a sizzling 40\u00baC.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lovely folks at AEMET (Spain\u2019s weather agency \u2013 no, not a new tapas bar) have issued a yellow alert for this Saturday 21 June in the Marina Alta region. Coastal spots and inland towns alike are expecting highs of up to 37\u00baC. That\u2019s in the shade, mind you.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s to blame? A hot air mass sweeping in from Africa, turning up the thermostat and giving us all a taste of what\u2019s to come. While this isn\u2019t technically a \u201cheatwave\u201d just yet, the side effects are much the same: sticky nights, heavy air, and a real risk of heat-related health issues if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n<p>    Most Read on Euro Weekly News<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, what do the locals do when it gets this hot?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Simple. They head for the water, find some shade, or cling to their air conditioning units like their lives depend on it. And frankly, that\u2019s the right idea.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few golden rules if you want to avoid melting this weekend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid direct sun from noon to 5pm. Yes, we know you came for a tan, but there\u2019s no glory in turning into a lobster.<\/li>\n<li>Hydrate like a champion \u2013 and no, sangria doesn\u2019t count. Water is your best friend, even if you\u2019re not feeling thirsty.<\/li>\n<li>Dress for the heat: light, breathable clothing, hats, sunnies, and lashings of high-factor sunscreen.<\/li>\n<li>Skip the HIIT workouts and beach jogs. It\u2019s not the time to chase your personal best \u2013 unless it\u2019s a record for longest siesta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>A tale of two Spains<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While the Mediterranean and central parts of the country will be sizzling, our friends up north and in the northwest will be enjoying a more spring-like climate. So, if you\u2019re dreaming of a cool breeze, Asturias might just be calling your name.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, things should ease up a little from Monday onwards \u2013 but don\u2019t get your hopes up too high. The mercury\u2019s not planning a dramatic drop any time soon. Looks like summer\u2019s come in with a bang, and it\u2019s here to stay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cool heads prevail<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A bit of sun is lovely, but overdoing it in this heat can be risky. The key is to enjoy the good weather sensibly \u2013 ideally from a shady terrace or waist-deep in a pool. And if you can\u2019t escape the heat, there\u2019s always the classic plan B: sofa, film, and the glorious hum of air con.<\/p>\n<p>Wherever you are, take it easy this weekend. Stay cool, stay safe (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aemet.es\/es\/eltiempo\/prediccion\/municipios\/denia-id03063\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check AEMET<\/a>) \u2013 and don\u2019t forget the ice cubes.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/euroweeklynews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Euro Weekly News<\/a>\u00a0for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/euroweeklynews.com\/news\/eu-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">latest news about Europe<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/euroweeklynews.com\/news\/spain\/costa-blanca\/costa-blanca-north\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costa Blanca<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"So, what do the locals do when it gets this hot? 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