Summer and Health. Heat Safety Tips. – Verano y Salud Andalucía 2026

How to cope in hot weather

Exposure to high temperatures can be harmful to our bodies. There is a risk of dehydration, exacerbation of chronic diseases and heat stroke. If this happens, you should stop all activity for several hours, cool down, rest in a cool place and drink water and fruit juice.

Tips for sunbathing

Frequent and prolonged exposure to the sun, whether at the beach, in the countryside or around swimming pools, can damage our skin in the short, medium and/or long term. The consequences can range from irritation and erythema to burns of varying intensity and skin cancer.

Nutrition during the summer

In this section, we offer advice and recommendations on how to store and handle food safely during hot weather, healthy and varied meal ideas for the whole summer, as well as suggestions for incorporating fruit and vegetables into your daily diet.

Summer Child Care

Children are more susceptible to excessive ambient heat because: they weigh less, produce less sweat than adults, their body temperature rises more quickly and, in general, they adapt less well to high temperatures…

Summer at the beach

If you’re planning to spend a few days at the beach this summer, you should take precautions such as sunbathing in moderation, avoiding prolonged exposure and the middle of the day. Read all our tips here and access health information about bathing areas.

In the countryside and in the mountains

During the summer, if you’re planning a holiday in the countryside or the mountains, it’s a good idea to bear in mind a few tips, such as where you’re allowed to park, set up a picnic or pitch a tent, and make sure your food is properly protected…

Physical activity in summer

Many people currently maintain an adequate level of physical activity throughout the year, but this is often abandoned in summer when our daily routines change. Below we offer you a series of tips for a healthy practice of your favorite sport…

Accident prevention

During the summer, we spend more time away from home, which increases our risk of accidents, especially in unfamiliar places and spaces that we visit on excursions, such as beaches and mountains.