Spain’s state weather agency AEMet has put out a heatwave warning, predicting highs in the 40s starting on Wednesday and running at least through to Monday July 1st.
And contrary to what you might expect, it’s not just the south that will be seeing high temperatures. Meteorologists are predicting that the northeastern and central parts of the Iberian peninsula will be hit hardest.
Keeping that in mind, here’s a list of 10 places in Spain to avoid during the upcoming heatwave based on AEMET's temperature forecast for the next week.
Zaragoza
The capital of Aragon and the surrounding Ebro River valley will likely claim the unfortunate title of 'most unbearable temperatures in Spain' this week. Temperatures are predicted to surpass 40ºC by Thursday, peaking at 44ºC on Saturday and not dropping back down into the 30s until well into next week.
Photo: Jordi Paya
Toledo
Spain's 'Imperial City' and much of the Tajo River valley south of Madrid are predicted to see the peninsula’s highest temperatures on Thursday (42ºC) and Friday (43ºC), then stay in the lower to mid-40s for the rest of the weekend. Let’s hope that all the marzipan doesn’t melt.
Photo: Nic McPhee/Flickr
La Rioja
Spain’s vineyard region in the North will be getting a heavy dose of sunshine and heat this week, hitting 43ºC on Friday.
Córdoba
Unsurprisingly, “the frying pan of Spain” in northern Andalusia will see some of the country’s highest highs on Saturday, when temperatures are predicted to climb to 44ºC.
Gerona and Lleida
Catalonia’s northern provinces will be seeing uncharacteristically high temperatures towards the end of the week, with Lleída and Girona reaching 43ºC and 44ºC, respectively, on Saturday. At least the folks in Girona can go to the beach…
Extremadura
Extreme indeed: Badajoz should hit 44ºC on Saturday, with Cáceres not far behind at 41ºC.
Ciudad Real
Like most of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real will see high temperatures, peaking around 42ºC on Saturday, and lots of sun – makes it hard not to think of that Picasso painting…
Jaen
The high elevations of the Sierra Morena will not save Jaen from the heat this weekend, with the mercury set to rise to 42ºC on Saturday.
Granada
Unlike Málaga to the west and Almería to east, Granada will not be spared from 40ºC temperatures during the heatwave, with daytime highs around 41ºC Thursday through Saturday. Too late to turn back for all those poor folks who bought their Alhambra tickets months in advance.
Photo: Ronny Siegel
Madrid
The Spanish capital will live up to its reputation for sweltering summers, reaching the 40s on Thursday and most likely staying there through to Monday – the day that Madrid Central’s pollution-reducing traffic restrictions will
effectively cease to be enforced.
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