🌡️ Extreme heat🔥 Wildfire

Natural hazards Costa Blanca & Valencia region

Spain · total risk 58% (Very high) — our indicative estimate for a two-week stay in high season, based on 2017–2025.

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In our estimate, Costa Blanca & Valencia region scores a total risk of 58% (very high). The main natural hazards for a summer holiday are extreme heat (50%) and wildfire (15%). Below you'll find the full profile, what happened in recent years, the best time to travel and practical travel advice.

Risk profile

🔥 Wildfire15% · Modest

🌡️ Extreme heat50% · Very high

🌊 Flooding14% · Modest

⛈️ Storm / severe weather10% · Modest

🌋 Seismic / volcanic3% · Low

Percentage = indicative chance that a two-week stay in high season is noticeably disrupted by this hazard. Based on 2017–2025, not an official forecast.

When is the best time to visit Costa Blanca & Valencia region?

Peak-risk months: heat Jul–Aug, flooding Sep–Nov (DANA)

Jan15°

Feb17°

Mar18°

Apr20°

May24°

Jun29°

Jul32°

Aug32°

Sep27°

Oct24°

Nov19°

Dec16°

Avg. maximum temperature per month · climate normal 2019–2024 (ERA5)

What happened here? (2017–2025)

2023Several heatwaves with tropical nights above 25 °C
2024Valencia DANA disaster (October): >220 dead from flash flooding
2025Record-warm Mediterranean sea water — fuel for autumn storms

Travel advice

Summer = heat, autumn = DANA risk. Do not book accommodation in a dry riverbed (barranco) or basement. September/October is actually the most dangerous period here.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Costa Blanca & Valencia region?

In our indicative estimate, Costa Blanca & Valencia region scores a total risk of 58% (very high): the chance that a two-week stay in high season is noticeably disrupted by natural hazards — from smoke or heat stress to evacuation. This is based on the historical frequency in 2017–2025 and is not an official forecast. Most holidays pass without incident even in higher-risk areas; always check the live map and local warnings just before departure.

What is the biggest natural hazard in Costa Blanca & Valencia region?

Extreme heat is the dominant risk at 50%, followed by wildfire (15%). Summer = heat, autumn = DANA risk. Do not book accommodation in a dry riverbed (barranco) or basement. September/October is actually the most dangerous period here.

When is the best time to visit Costa Blanca & Valencia region?

Peak-risk months: heat Jul–Aug, flooding Sep–Nov (DANA). Outside the peak months the risk of natural hazards is considerably lower, and it is also quieter and often cheaper.

Travel guides for this region

DANA, mistral, bora and calima: the weather phenomena of your holiday explained They keep appearing in our travel guides: DANA, mistral, bora, calima, cévenol. What exactly are these local weather phenomena, where do they occur, and why do they make the difference between a pleasant and a disrupted holiday? Costa Blanca & Benidorm: summer heat and the autumn risk people forget Benidorm and the Costa Blanca are sunny and well-organized. But alongside summer heat, there's a second season to account for: the autumn DANA storms, which caused catastrophic flooding around Valencia in 2024.

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The percentages are indicative estimates based on the historical frequency and scale of events in 2017–2025 (EFFIS/Copernicus, EM-DAT, national weather services). They are not an official forecast. The live fire danger above is official, current data. Just before departure, consult the live map and local warnings.