Foreign Office updates Spain travel advice as wildfire burns in holiday hotspot

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Anyone planning to travel to Spain should be aware of new travel advice issued by the UK government.The UK Foreign Office (FCDO), 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.The update comes as a popular Spanish island has become the latest European area to be hit by wildfires.

On Wednesday, a blaze ravaged 400 hectares of the Gran Canaria mountains, prompting road closures and evacuations.If you're planning on doing any outdoor activities, it is important to be cautious as starting a forest fire in Spain is illegal - whether it's done accidentally or on purpose.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.Last week, wildfires that began in the mountains on the Greek Island of Rhodes spread to neighbouring villages, prompting mass evacuations and leaving Scots holidaymakers stranded.Forest fires have since broken out on the island of Corfu, which is currently on red alert after Greek firefighters warned that more could break out there today (July 27).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.Its latest update is advising people to be aware of their environment when travelling through woodland areas, either by car or by foot.