Brits warned of new Spanish air conditioning law that could leave them sweltering

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Spain mean British holidaymakers could be sweltering if they visit during summer months.Spain is one of the hottest European countries in summer and temperatures are forecast to soar again this week.An "intense heat" alert has been raised in nine of Spain's provinces which is expected to last through to the middle of the week.READ MORE: People disgusted by passenger on flight who closes plane window with bare footTemperatures for much of the country are expected to be around 35C and 38C over the coming days and therefore fall under the yellow weather warning.Most of mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands are set to see temperatures soar above 35C, with Galicia to record 38C during the week.Throughout the central region and the capital down to the south and Mediterranean coast, there will be little reprieve during the nights, with temperatures staying at 35C.Throughout the north and central parts of the country, thundery showers are expected through to Wednesday.Spain's state weather service said: "It cannot be ruled out that it will end up being classified as a heatwave, especially in the south-west of the peninsula, although it will not be as extraordinary as that of mid-July."Spanish shops, offices and hospitality venues will no longer be able to set their cooling systems below 27C in the summer.It forms part of a set of energy saving measures which also bans people from raising their heating to above 19C in the winter, The Mirror reports.

The new measures also include switching off store window lights after 10pm but street lighting will not be affected.Shops will be obliged to keep doors closed and heating systems must be checked more often to increase efficiency under the new measures, Spanish Ecological Transition.