With temperatures forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius in some areas, the Met Office has placed Castro Marim and Alcoutim on maximum alert due to the potential of wildfires.

Tavira, Loulé and São Brás de Alportel have meanwhile been issued with red advisories, while Silves, Portimão and Lagos are on orange alert.

Fire fighters in all remaining areas in the Algarve will be placed on yellow alert.