Severe weather warnings were in place across parts Spain over the weekend, including in Barcelona and other areas popular with British tourists.
Flash floods hit the northeastern city and province of Zaragoza and Barcelona and surrounding areas in Catalonia as 25 of the country’s provinces were issued with storm alerts.
Tarazona in the Zaragoza province received nearly 100mm of rainfall in one hour on Friday and Spain’s meteorological agency, Aemet, predicted 50 litres of rainfall per square metre in parts of Aragon and Catalonia.
The extreme weather was caused by DANA (high level isolated depression), a phenomenon in the Mediterranean that can bring intense rainfall to localised areas and was responsible for devastating floods in Valencia in October 2024.
There were no red (severe) weather warnings in place for any Spanish province as of Monday. However, amber (significant risk) and yellow (low to moderate risk) weather warnings still applied in parts of Spain. Here is what you need to know.
The DANA reached Barcelona on 12 July (Photo: Marc Asensio/NurPhoto/Getty)
Barcelona, which receives millions of tourists each year, was hit by storms over the weekend. Attractions such as Park Güell and Tibidabo amusement park were closed temporarily, and red flags were raised on beaches to prohibit swimming.
The military were deployed in Zaragoza to help drain excess water and put in roadblocks to prevent further flooding.
There were no red (extreme risk) warnings from Aemet on Monday.
On Monday, there was an amber warning for the province of Andalucia and yellow warnings for Castilla y Leon, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and Communidad de Madrid. These warnings apply from around 12.30pm to 8.30pm.
There are also amber warnings for Andalucia, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and Communidad de Madrid (the community of Madrid) on Tuesday and yellow warnings for Aragon, the Balearic Islands, Castilla y Leon, Catalonia, Galicia, Castilla-La Mancha and the Communitat Valenciana (the Valencian community).
Weather forecasts show highs of 29°C in Barcelona over the coming days and a five per cent chance of rain.
In the Balearic Islands, which include Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, highs of 33°C are forecast this week.
Of the other provinces issued with warnings, Andalucia is one the most popular with British travellers. It includes cities such as Seville, Cadiz, Granada and Cordoba.
High temperatures of 37°C are predicted in Seville on Monday, rising to 40°C on Tuesday. There is a low chance of rain in the city on Monday and Tuesday.
What do weather warnings mean for my trip?
If your travel insurance policy covers natural disasters and the place in which you are staying has been affected by floods, you may be able to seek compensation. Check your policy and speak to your insurer.
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If you no longer wish to travel, talk to your travel or accommodation provider to see if you may be able to change the dates of your booking. The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) does not advise against travel to any part of Spain, so tour operators are unlikely to cancel trips or to offer alternative dates or a refund.
Should your accommodation booking be cancelled, you should speak to the provider about a refund.
Flights to the areas affected by floods are operating as normal.
What is the advice for travel to Spain?
The Spanish Tourist Office advises travellers to keep updated on local weather conditions and to remain flexible and adjust plans accordingly due to potential transport disruptions. Travellers are encouraged to follow the guidance of local authorities in each region.
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