In the south of Spain, temperatures around 43 degrees Celsius are expected in the next few days. Extreme temperatures for the time of year. That is also what Francois de Rooij, a Fleming who lives in Málaga, says: “It is currently 36 to 38 degrees in the shade, so we fear what will come in the summer.” It is therefore essential to cool down during the day. “That’s why we try to avoid physical labor as much as possible,” says Francois.
It is sweating in large parts of Spain. Fleming Francois de Rooij can speak for themselves in Malaga. “We enjoy sitting here by the pool because it is very warm, especially for the time of year,” he says. “It’s between 36 and 38 degrees in the shade here. So it’s already very hot in the sun,” says de Rooij.
During the day it is therefore especially important to cool down. “Especially in the afternoon, during the siesta, which is really not a luxury, we often sit inside. And then we have the air conditioning on.”
Even in the warmer Spanish places, these high temperatures are not common in the spring. “Our horses are also affected by the heat,” says the Fleming. “Of course they are not used to this heat this early in the year.”
Van Rooij is also a bit concerned about the weather in the summer, especially if it remains so dry.
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