Acropolis’ midday closure leaves many tourists in the lurch as a heat wave lashes southern Europe

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Tourists bemoaned the temporary closing of the Acropolis in Athens on Friday as authorities shut the monument\u0027s gates due to a heat wave

“We have water, we have some ventilators,” she told the AP. “And I think it’s always an amazing experience to be here.”

Temperatures were still expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius in at least 12 of Spain’s 17 regions Friday, although that was down from a high of 45 degrees that scorched the southeastern town of Albox on Wednesday. Temperatures in the country are expected to reach 12 degrees Celsius above average in some areas this weekend.

The temperatures were forecast to hover at the same levels Saturday, with a small dip expected the following day. Councillor Elena Loucaidou told The Associated Press that many of the elderly who are on low incomes appreciate the opportunity to save on their electricity bill and enjoy the shelter’s air-conditioned environs.“In this heat wave, it’s very helpful for us to come here, get refreshed with cold drinks that they offer us,” she told Cypriot media. “It’s very important for us low-income retirees to save on electricity.

For instance, cement pouring must be done either very early in the day or much later, meaning higher costs for contractors. Poumbouris said there are no figures on lost productivity as it is difficult to gauge, but that the contractors expect this during summer time.

 

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