Attention holidaymakers: travel warnings for seven Mediterranean countries!

Attention holidaymakers: travel warnings for seven Mediterranean countries!

Griechenland, Europa - The Federal Foreign Office has published a comprehensive travel warning for seven Mediterranean countries today, which indicates various dangers. Greece, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Libya are particularly affected. At a time when extremes such as heat waves and drought periods increase, travelers should be well informed and be careful, especially in the regions affected by these weather phenomena.

In Greece, heat waves are expected for the summer of 2025, which can reach temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. The Federal Foreign Office recommends not to stay in the direct sun and avoid overcrowded places. A special caution is offered for particularly vulnerable groups such as babies, children, seniors and people with chronic diseases. Travelers should ensure sufficient fluid intake, use sun protection and wear light, light clothing in the heat. It is also advisable to take a charged cell phone and a power bank with you. There is also the possibility of earthquakes, since an earthquake of the thickness of 6.1 was registered near Crete, according to which a tsunami warning was triggered. This represents an additional risk factor that vacationers should consider.

water shortage in Italy

Italy is faced with water and drought in many regions, especially in Central and southern Italy. The Current situation is so serious that a highest alarm level for drought was imposed in Sicily. The weather is monitored via the MeteoAlarm platform, which provides current information on weather warnings. Travelers in the country should find out about possible restrictions and temporary road closures.

warnings for Egypt, Israel and Lebanon

Shortly before the travel wave starts for the summer, there are also partial travel warnings for Egypt, Israel and Lebanon due to the risk of terrorism in these areas. German citizens who are there are asked to leave the country. In Egypt, especially in the north of the Sinai Peninsula and in the border areas to Libya and Sudan, trips are particularly risky. In Israel, visiting the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and the northern areas is advised. In Lebanon, stays in the south of the country, in the BekaA level and in border areas to Syria are just as dangerous.

preliminary warnings for Syria and Libya

Additional travel warnings apply to Syria and Libya, where there are extreme risks such as terrorist risk, kidnapping and killing cases. The German embassy in Syria is closed, which significantly limits consular support. Travelers to Libya are advised to leave the country immediately.

With regard to the upcoming summer, it is advised to regularly find out about the current weather conditions. The forecasts indicate a possible "hell summer 2025" in southern Europe. Travelers in affected regions should definitely take account of their vacation plans by providing good pre-formation and adhere to the given advice. The website meteoalarm.org offers useful information on possible dangers and weather events in Europe.