One of Greece's most popular tourist attractions was forced to close due to the heat, while the island of Rhodes has suffered a 4.8 magnitude tremor this week. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners.
You can check out at any time. More info Anyone heading off to some popular holiday hotspots in Greece has been warned of some potential natural dangers which could wreak havoc on travel plans. Extreme heat has been a very common problem in parts of Europe over the past few years, which is thought to be down to climate change.
And Athens, the Greek capital, is currently experiencing its 'earliest heatwave on record' with tourists and locals bracing for searing 43C temperatures. Elsewhere, the island of Rhodes experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on the evening of Wednesday June 12 - with Greek media reporting that it was also felt in Turkey.
Greece is one of the European countries thought to be most affected by the current climate crisis and it can become extremely hot in the summer months - but this current heatwave has kicked off earlier than expected. In Athens, schools have been forced to close for up to two days, as the mercury was expected to peak at a sweltering 43C on Wednesday June 12 and Thursday June 13. The potentially life-threatening heat meant that the Acropolis, one of Greece's most prominent tourist hotspots, was closed to the public from 9am until 2pm (GMT) on Wednesday.
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