This summer, Europe was under the gun of an unprecedented heat, which caused problems in the tourist infrastructure. The runway at London’s Luton Airport melted, train traffic was severely delayed and cancelled, and 12 weather stations across France recorded the highest temperatures on record. Forest in southern Europe fires they have become popular tourist destinations, while reaching the suburbs of Athens.

In the same time touristswho for two years were forced to stay in their homes, did not want to cancel their travel plans, despising adversity climatic conditions. However, as many travel experts point out, an increasing number of travelers are adjusting their travel plans for extreme heat, either by changing their destination entirely or by postponing their trip for several months.

Given her momentum changing of the climateit is considered certain that such changes will occur more and more often, especially in Europe. After all, climatologists have calculated that unbearable heat will occur more often on the Old Continent, and heat waves will be longer, more frequent and more intense.

Karen Magee, vice president and general manager of travel agency In The Know Experiences, says that this year, for the first time in mid-July, her clients began expressing a desire to change or adjust their destination to avoid extreme temperatures. Travel agent Dolev Azaria, founder of Azaria Travel, had a similar experience. Many of her clients preferred to avoid Rome and Tuscany and head to Sicily, where they could at least enjoy the Mediterranean breeze.

This summer, heatwaves have also brought travel destinations such as Amsterdam or Stockholm into play, although they weren’t among the initial choices of customers. Other travelers have adjusted their schedules to avoid very hot times by traveling during the day or evening.

Rick Steves, travel writer and tour operator, points out that countries accustomed to high summer temperatures, such as Spain, are better suited for summer holidays. “These countries, accustomed to intense heat, have adapted their way of life to these conditions. Siesta is common, with many pedestrian streets covered to allow people to walk in the shade, while restaurants usually have open areas where a light breeze blows.”

Most ironically, travelers complaining about extreme heat are themselves contributing to climate change by flying to Europe.