 As the killer Cerberus 'heat dome' leaves much of Europe sizzling in extreme high temperatures, many people's travel plans are being thrown into chaos. Wildfires in Greece, the Canary Islands, Croatia and Switzerland have seen firefighters called in their hundreds and tourists evacuated from popular holiday resorts. With some of those already in Europe reporting it is too hot to leave their air-conditioned hotels, popular holiday pastimes such as sunbathing and strolls in the summer heat are often proving impossible. Some holidaymakers are even cancelling their planned trips, unwilling to face the intense heat and wary of the health warnings, as a second heatwave dubbed Charon is now incoming from Africa. So if you're looking to travel soon, you may be wondering where in Europe is pleasantly sunny right now, and not hitting 40°C. Let's find out. Where is safe to travel? At present, it is technically safe to travel to the continent – though some people, especially those in high-risk categories for heatstroke – may prefer not to. It's seriously hot in Madrid (Picture: Miguel Pereira/Getty Images) Win a seven-day cruise around the Mediterranean with Virgin Voyages You could win a glorious trip to the Med for two with Virgin Voyages. Our lucky winner will be sailing around the Mediterranean on a superyacht-inspired ship with five-star food whenever you want it, top-drawer entertainment on tap, exercise classes, pool, hot tubs, the works… all thrown in as part of the package. With two packages to choose between, you can opt for French Daze And Ibiza Nights, where you get to mix stop-offs to the beautiful beaches of the south of France and Ibiza and sample some of the party island's famous nightlife. Or you can take it easier on the Irresistible Med cruise, which combines Provençal heritage, the intriguing island of Corsica and the famous countryside of Tuscany. In the meantime){kind=link}
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As the killer Cerberus ‘heat dome’ leaves much of Europe sizzling in extreme high temperatures, many people’s travel plans are being thrown into chaos.
Wildfires in Greece, the Canary Islands, Croatia and Switzerland have seen firefighters called in their hundreds and tourists evacuated from popular holiday resorts.
With some of those already in Europe reporting it is too hot to leave their air-conditioned hotels, popular holiday pastimes such as sunbathing and strolls in the summer heat are often proving impossible.
Some holidaymakers are even cancelling their planned trips, unwilling to face the intense heat and wary of the health warnings, as a second heatwave dubbed Charon is now incoming from Africa.