Travel by train, bus or ferry to make sure you’re not contributing to global warming. Want a summer beach holiday but worried about the heatwaves in Europe? With sweeping popular seaside destinations in the Mediterranean and beyond, their appeal is starting to dwindle. But don’t unpack your swimsuit just yet.

Many beaches in northern and western Europe still have temperatures that will keep your dreams of bearable sun, sea and sand alive. Here are some of the best beach destinations in Europe that aren’t currently hit by . The sun is shining on s Algarve - but most places are only seeing highs of between 24 and 30°C.

With its walled old town, striking cliffs and beautiful beaches, is the perfect place for a relaxing seaside holiday. It’s also got plenty for more active vacationers - from surfing and mountain biking to the Ponta da Piedade Trail. Its wooden walkways will lead you to snorkelling off Dona Ana Beach, magical limestone grottos and secluded bays that are perfect for bird-watching.

As you avoid the high temperatures hitting the Med, be sure you’re not contributing to them: Lagos is reachable from Lisbon in under four hours by with one change in Albufeira. For even cooler temperatures - reaching highs of 24°C - the northern Portuguese city of offers a perfect blend of urban culture and sandy beaches. While southern Spain is hit by warnings, the north of the country has escaped more lightly.

The resort town of San Sebastián currently has highs of between.