Three Tips for Staying Cool This Summer in Spain

Three Tips for Staying Cool This Summer in Spain

The summer is now in full swing in the Costa Del Sol

As the temperatures across much of Europe reached highs of 30 last weekend – even in “drab and dreary” London – people are getting lost in thoughts of Summer; how it can be best enjoyed, where it should be spent (and who with), and – for some – how to stay cool during the scorching summer season.

If you live in Spain, or plan on holidaying in the country, then you should know that the country has some of the best summer weather there is to go around. Temperatures can reach as high as the 40s during the peak summer days of June to August however, and sometimes it’s hard to keep your cool.

The good news is that there are well over 40 million Spaniards who know a thing or two about staying cool this summer. They’ve mastered it after doing it for centuries after all.

Here are some three tips for staying cool this summer in Spain if you don’t have the time to talk to your Spanish friends and get their advice.

Grab some Gazpacho

You shouldn’t literally grab Gazpacho, as this will just make a mess, but you can stay cool by making gazpacho a staple of your summer diet. This ice cold treat will offer you a simple and healthy choice for lunch and dinner to keep you cool.

It’s possible to buy ready-made gazpacho from supermarkets, or you can make your own at home. You’d be surprised how filling this cold tomato soup is, along with how low in calories but high in energy it is. Having a medium sized bowl of the stuff for lunch can keep you fuelled until the evening.

Early to Rise, Early to Bed

It sounds exhausting to have to get up as early as Spaniards, never mind going to bed as late as them, but there is a method to the madness in the summer months. If you’re up and about before 8 in the morning then you can enjoy a brief few hours of coolness before the sun rises too high.

Equally, many Spaniards come out to enjoy the twilight hours when the sun sets. It’s the ideal time for a little alfresco dining and cool drinks in the plaza. So, how do you find the energy to do all this? The answer is simple really; the siesta! There’s nothing quite as Spanish – or refreshing – as taking a nap in a shaded and cool spot in the middle of a dry, scorching hot day.

Get Plenty of Water

The good news is there is water everywhere in Spain, even in the alleyways and bodegas of beautiful Old Town in Seville. Whether it comes from fountains in courtyards to rooftop pools, Seville certainly has quite the love affair with fresh water; even though it is one of the hottest cities in Europe.

Things are much easier down on the Costa del Sol. The coastal winds provide a gentle breeze to bring down the temperatures a little, but summer temperatures reach above and beyond 30 on most days. If that’s the case, just hit up the nearest pool or fountain, or just go to the beach and relax in the ocean. Just make sure you put on your suntan lotion!