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These destinations benefit from a combination of ocean, mountains, vegetation and humidity that helps keep temperatures under control and creates a milder, more pleasant environment for summer holidays.
Discover the ten destinations considered climate refuges for escaping this summer’s extreme heat.A list compiled by Forbes España identifies the ten leading holiday destinations in Europe that also serve as natural climate refuges, offering cooler summer temperatures than many other parts of the continent.
According to CREAF (the Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications), a public research organisation formed as a consortium of several public institutions, a climate refuge is a natural or urban area that provides favourable environmental conditions, protecting people and wildlife from adverse situations such as excessive heat, water shortages or limited access to suitable habitats.
Types of climate refuges and their main purposes
Climate refuges can be found in parks, tree-lined promenades or boulevards with fountains, as well as in areas with access to natural water sources such as rivers or beaches. The characteristics of each climate refuge determine which species benefit most, including humans, depending on their particular needs and the environmental challenges they face.
Types of spaces
Indoor: Libraries, community centres, museums and public buildings equipped with air conditioning or climate control.Outdoor: Urban parks, shaded public squares, green spaces and areas with access to water.
Main purposes
Health: Protect vulnerable groups, including older people, young children and those with chronic illnesses, from heat-related illnesses.
Wellbeing: Provide places to rest, access to drinking water for hydration and safe spaces during periods of extreme heat or
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