Greece has been hit with a severe heatwave which has led to one of its biggest tourist attractions closing for the afternoon.
The Acropolis was closed from 1-5pm on Tuesday as temperatures soared to 38 degrees in Athens.
Outdoor labourers and food delivery workers were also ordered to take a break in the afternoons by the Greek Government.
The Government has also urged employers to provide remote working options for staff due to concerns over the heat.
Hot weather is likely to continue with temperatures of 37 degrees forecast for next Monday in Athens.
Tourists have been urged to take care in the hot weather and issued a warning over wildfires.
The British Foreign Office said: ‘There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October.
‘Ensure that your mobile phone is registered to receive emergency alerts to be warned of wildfires near your location. Wildfires are highly dangerous and unpredictable.’
Greece has been hit with a severe heatwave which has led to one of its biggest tourist attractions closing for the afternoon
The Acropolis was closed from 1-5pm on Tuesday as temperatures soared to 38 degrees in Athens
Around 5,000 tourists were forced to evacuate in Crete in early July when wildfires broke out on the island.
Causing a wildfire is a criminal offence in Greece and tourists have been urged not to leave litter on the ground, ensure cigarettes are extinguished and avoid lighting barbecues.
British tourists have been urged to follow the guidance of emergency services and follow the @112Greece X account for updates.
Travellers should call Greece’s 112 emergency line if they are in immediate danger.
Meanwhile in Spain, more than 18,000 people were ordered to stay at home in Catalonia on Tuesday due to a wildfire.
In France, Marseille-Provence Airport was forced to close on Tuesday due to a dangerous fire that injured more than 100 people.
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