Background to the risk atlas: per destination the best time to travel, what the numbers mean and how to plan your holiday around heat, wildfire and severe weather. No scaremongering — practical, honest information so you can book with peace of mind.
After days of oppressive heat, conditions in Central and Southeast Europe can change within hours: heavy thunderstorms, large hail, and flash floods. Where this occurs, why, and how to prepare your holiday accordingly.
Every summer the question returns: can you still safely vacation in Spain, Southern France, Italy or Greece when temperatures soar and wildfires make the news? A straightforward look at when, where and how to plan sensibly.
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?
After the major evacuations on Rhodes and Crete, many travelers are having second thoughts. What do the figures really show, when is the risk highest, and how do you choose a safe location?
With children, you want sun and safety: no stifling heat, no forest fire evacuations. Which warm destinations combine the lowest natural risk with comfort — and which places should you avoid during peak season?
A total risk of 68% sounds alarming — but it's not a chance of disaster. We explain honestly how the scores are calculated, what they do and don't tell you, and why the live map is ultimately what matters.
Seville and Córdoba become physically challenging in summer (43–46 °C). When should you visit Andalusia, where is it milder, and how do you survive the heat if you do go in August?
A forest fire near your holiday accommodation is rare, but when it happens, every minute counts. This is the straightforward checklist: what you arrange before you leave, which app you need per country, and what you do in case of evacuation.
Images of burning Mediterranean coasts make some travellers hesitant. Which European destinations have negligible fire risk — and what other risk do you get in return?
More and more travellers are deliberately heading to cooler, more stable destinations. Which places in Europe combine pleasant summer weather with low natural risk — and what's the catch?
The images of hotel guests being evacuated by boat from beaches in 2021 have lingered. What is the real risk around Antalya, Bodrum and Marmaris now — and why is the evacuation organization actually a strong point?
The Var, the Côte d'Azur and the Gironde are full of campsites nestled among pine trees. These are precisely the places that are evacuated first in case of fire. What you need to know before booking, and why your evacuation route matters more than you think.
The Balearics are one of the most favourable choices around the Mediterranean — low wildfire risk, but summer heat and warm nights are increasing every year. When is the best time to go?
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.
Heavy hail and supercells around Lake Garda peak in a distinct season. When the risk is highest, how often it occurs, and what's happening now.
Split, Dubrovnik and the islands are considered a safer alternative to Greece and Southern Italy. That's largely true, but the bora wind can spread coastal fires at lightning speed. What you need to know.
Mainland Greece and the Peloponnese combine virtually all natural hazards: wildfire, heat, flooding and earthquakes. Yet a safe trip is well within reach with proper planning. Here's what you need to know — and which app to download.
Southern Italy holds Europe's heat record (48.8 °C) and has active volcanoes. But the most underestimated risk isn't Mount Etna — it's the extreme heat itself. When should you go, and what should you watch out for?
Northern and Central Portugal rank among Europe's most fire-prone regions. After the Pedrógão Grande disaster and the catastrophic year 2025, the question is justified: where do you book safely, and when?
Corsica is rugged and beautiful, but carries a dual risk: fire from dry maquis and wind, and summer storms that can suddenly turn extremely violent. In 2022, a storm claimed five lives at campsites.
Along the Danube through Bavaria, Czech Republic and Hungary, the risk isn't heat or fire, but flooding. September is statistically the most dangerous month — precisely when many people cycle or cruise. Book wisely.
Galicia, Asturias and the northwestern coast are cool, green Spain — an appealing alternative to the hot south. Yet in 2025, this very region was Europe's most severely affected wildfire area. What's going on?
The Alps are becoming an increasingly popular summer alternative: cooler, greener, climate-resilient. The real risk isn't heat but water — sudden mountain storms, flooding, and mudslides. Here's how to plan smartly.
Year-round 22–28 °C, minimal heat extremes, minimal fire risk: the Canary Islands offer Europe's most climatologically stable warm alternative. What are the caveats? A volcano and the calima. What does that really mean?
Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Baltic coast have the lowest natural risk in Europe. More and more travellers are consciously choosing these coolcations. But 'low risk' is not 'zero risk', and the trend is shifting northward.