Wish you were here? Spain records its highest ever December temperature of 29.9C, with one region looking to ship in WATER as tourists flock to beaches and ski season is delayed amid freak heatwave

Spain has recorded its hottest ever December day with tourists flocking to beaches, ski resorts delaying their season and one region even looking to ship in water to combat a major drought. 

With much of Northern Europe shivering in wintery conditions, temperatures climbed to 29.9C (85.5F) in holiday-hotspot Malaga on Tuesday amid a freak heatwave.

Local weather data revealed that Valencia, meanwhile, had highs of 27C (80.6F), while Alicante reached a slightly milder 24C (75.2F).  

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