Could the European summer holiday become a thing of the past?

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Could the European summer holiday become a thing of the past?

Wildfires burning in France and Spain, heatwaves hitting the whole of Europe, and "coolcations" on the rise.

For decades, Brits have travelled to Southern Europe to get away for the summer, but could climate change be about to change that forever?

Is the traditional European summer holiday as we know it a thing of the past?

In this explainer, we look at what is causing the wildfires this summer, the weather patterns causing record temperatures, and why some tourists are looking to the north in search of cooler climates.

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Date: July 29, 2026