The night was particularly suffocating in the Marina Alta, with temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius in Benissa after midnight, according to Avamet data. Other towns like Calpe and Parcent recorded lows of 35 degrees, while Alcoi and Ontinyent remained around 33 degrees.
In contrast to the stifling heat, Benissero beach in Xàbia became a true natural refuge. The tradition of bringing portable chairs and tables for 'shoreline' dinners offered a respite to residents. This age-old custom allows for enjoying a tasty refreshment and company in a more bearable atmosphere, thanks to the sea breeze.
Curiously, the day's high temperatures also attracted migratory birds like the Mediterranean black-headed gulls to Benissero beach, who typically spend summer heatwaves in wetlands such as the Marjal de Pego-Oliva. These birds, calmer than the yellow-legged gulls, sought the coolness of the coast.
