The Costa del Sol is set to swelter under temperatures of up to 37C after state weather agency Aemet issued heat warnings for parts of Malaga province.

Yellow alerts for high temperatures have been activated in both the Axarquia and Sol and Guadalhorce regions from 2pm until 7.59pm on Tuesday, June 2.

Forecasters are expecting temperatures to peak at 37C in both areas during the afternoon, marking one of the hottest days of the year so far.

The warning covers a large stretch of Malaga province, including inland areas behind the Costa del Sol where temperatures are expected to climb significantly above seasonal averages.

While the alert level is classified as ‘low risk’ by Aemet, health authorities routinely advise residents and visitors to take precautions during periods of extreme heat.

People are urged to avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest hours of the day, remain hydrated and seek shade wherever possible.

Particular care should be taken with young children, elderly people and those with underlying health conditions.

The warning comes as southern Spain is experiencing an early taste of summer following an unusually hot end to May.

The latest forecast suggests inland parts of Malaga province could feel even hotter than the official temperature readings, with strong sunshine and light winds contributing to uncomfortable conditions.

On the Costa del Sol itself, temperatures are expected to be slightly lower thanks to sea breezes, although many coastal towns are still likely to exceed 30C during the afternoon.

The heat arrives just as Andalucia enters its official high-risk wildfire season, with strict restrictions on barbecues, agricultural burning and other fire-related activities having come into force on June 1.

Read more Andalucia news at the Spanish Eye.