The arrival of summer has brought a general temperature increase across Spain. Although some provinces experienced various storms and hail this week, the common denominator for most regions has been stifling heat, with predictions of over 44 °C in some parts of the country. When a heatwave hits, many seek thermal protection to withstand it, and while it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find places that still reluctantly mark these maximum values on their thermometers, it’s not impossible yet.
Palacios de la Sierra: Where 30 °C is a Rarity
This is the case with Palacios de la Sierra, a small town with only 677 inhabitants in the province of Burgos, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The most peculiar aspect of this town in Burgos is that it rarely suffers from the effects and consequences of heatwaves, based on AEMET statistics collected by Heraldo last year.
The Ideal Summer Getaway in the Sierra de la Demanda
Located in the Sierra de la Demanda and belonging to the Pinares region, Palacios de la Sierra is the ideal destination to escape the oppressive heat and get a bit cool in summer, as temperatures rarely exceed 30 °C. In fact, the average temperature over the last seven days has been quite stable and without alarming highs. Although a maximum temperature warning was issued this weekend in many parts of Spain, temperatures here do not exceed 32 °C, according to AEMET. This makes Palacios de la Sierra a true haven for those looking to escape the extreme summer weather.
