Coin was the hottest place in Spain on Thursday as the dreaded terral wind sent temperatures soaring across Malaga province.

The expat haven in the Guadalhorce Valley recorded a staggering 43.3C at 5.40pm, according to figures from state weather agency Aemet.

That was the highest temperature recorded anywhere in the country, putting Coin ahead of Cieza in Murcia, which reached 42.6C, and Zarcilla de Ramos in Lorca, where the mercury climbed to 41.8C.

Estepona also endured exceptional heat, reaching 41.5C at 6.20pm.

The Costa del Sol resort was the sixth-hottest place in Spain and the second-hottest location in Malaga province, despite its position on the coast.

The intense heat was caused by the terral, the hot and dry inland wind that regularly sends temperatures surging.

Elsewhere in the province, Alora reached 40.7C, Malaga Airport recorded 40.5C and Manilva climbed to 40.3C.

The impact of the terral was also clearly visible across Malaga city.

Temperatures at the airport, which sits further inland and directly in the path of the hot wind moving through the Guadalhorce Valley, reached 40.5C.

Aemet’s meteorological centre near the University of Malaga recorded 38.5C.

However, the temperature at Malaga Port reached a comparatively mild 32.5C due to the cooling influence of the Mediterranean, creating an 8C difference within the city.

The province now faces another punishing day on Friday, with every district placed under either a yellow or orange heat warning.

An orange alert will be active across the Costa del Sol, Malaga city and the Guadalhorce Valley between 1pm and 9pm, with temperatures forecast to reach 39C and potentially exceed 40C in inland areas.

Yellow warnings will cover the Axarquia, Antequera and Ronda districts during the same period.

Aemet is forecasting mostly clear skies, with some Saharan dust in the atmosphere and little relief from the heat.

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