Record-breaking heat is sweeping across Europe, with popular vacation spots like Spain, France, and Italy enduring a scorching heatwave. In some regions, temperatures have surged past 107°F, prompting health alerts, transportation disruptions, and warnings from local authorities. According to Travel and Tour World , the extreme weather is already having a visible impact on tourism, with some travelers rethinking or reshuffling their plans.
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Skogafoss waterfall. Image Credit: Mumemories / Shutterstock
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Beautiful Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe in the highlands of Scotland at sunset with reflections. Image Credit: JeniFoto / Shutterstock
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Beach and green cliffs at Baia de Alem, Flores island, Azores, Portugal. Image Credit: Pawel Kazmierczak / Shutterstock
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The Landscape Around Trakai Island Castle in Trakai, Lithuania. Image Credit: Pandora Pictures / Shutterstock
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