Climate change and increased heat have also become considerations when choosing a place to spend the holidays. Water temperatures in the Balearics and off the east coast of Spain may exceed 30 degrees Celsius, so even diving in won't provide much respite. Temperatures hit 45 degrees Celsius in the town of Figueres, which is just a few kilometres from the French border, and 36 degrees Celsius in Barcelona, where the oppressive humidity made living almost impossible. The extreme temperatures are a disincentive for some types of tourists to travel to the Mediterranean. Climate change may lead to a change of perception of tourism”, explained Zoritsa Urosevic, executive director of the World Tourism Organisation.

Source: The Guardian July 24, 2023 22:24 UTC