The Foreign Office has updated its advice for anyone travelling to Spain
The UK Foreign Office , which offers safety guidance and updates for British nationals abroad, has updated its travel guidelines for the tourist destination. New information covers what to do in a forest fire, water safety, ID requirements for renting cars and altitude sickness.
Flights have not yet been cancelled, but extreme temperatures continue to impact the island and rest of the country. Therefore, travellers planning to visit Gran Canaria should continue to monitor the situation for any developments and check in with holiday providers. Forest fires As Spain endures 40C temperatures, the FCDO is warning UK tourists take extra caution to prevent forest fires, which occur frequently at this time of year.
Top Trending Stories Today "You can be heavily fined for not following the rules against lighting outdoor barbecues in forest areas. Make sure you know the rules if considering a barbeque." Water safety Every year, people drown in the sea and in swimming pools in Spain, so tourists must take extra care when in the water.
Altitude sickness Tourists who enjoy outdoor activities like hill walking and mountain climbing should be prepared for altitude sickness.
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