Europe's Heatwave: Tourists Face Meltdown

Portugal

• Thermometers hit a scorching 115°F in some areas.

Italy

• Surge in hospital visits due to heat-related illnesses.
• Several tragic deaths from heatstroke.

Tourists Feel the Burn

Eiffel Tower, Paris

• Closed for two days when temperatures soared to 104°F.
• Top of the tower off-limits.
• Visitors enjoyed lower levels and nearby fountains.

Record-Breaking Summers

• Many European countries experiencing their hottest summers on record.
• France had its second hottest June ever.
• Schools closed.
• Marine heatwave in the Mediterranean.

Locals Under Strain

• Overtourism concerns exacerbated by heatwave.
• Protests erupt with creative activism.
• Future of tourism in Europe looks uncertain.