British holidaymakers looking to head to Turkey this summer have been issued a stark warning by locals.
Turkey is a hugely popular tourist destination for Brits seeking the sun. According to research conducted by On the Beach earlier this year, it has now overtaken Spain as the top holiday destination. Bookings to the country, which is partly in Europe and Asia, have risen by 54% in the past two years as Brits continue to seek out guaranteed sunshine.
But this year, Brits are being told to be extremely careful and pack wisely if they plan to visit Turkey in the summer.
A video shared on TikTok by the Shadows restaurant and dance bar in the popular Mediterranean resort town of Marmaris has left Brits "fearing" for their upcoming holidays - as temperatures are climbing over 40 degrees.
In the video, a restaurant employee is seen cracking an egg into a frying pan that has been left out in the sun outside the establishment. The sun's heat appears to be so intense that the egg begins to cook, leaving people worried about what that heat might do to their skin when they head out for their holidays.
The employee in the clip declared it was 42°C in Marmaris on the day the video was filmed. He also insisted there was "no oil" in the pan and that he had used a "fresh egg".
Shocked British tourists who were watching him off camera could be heard exclaiming: "Oh my God!"
In the video's comments, Brits who are planning on heading to Turkey in the coming weeks expressed their fear that it would be far too hot for them to cope.
One person said: "We're coming in August, I hope it's cooled down by then!" Another added: "That's dangerous weather." While a third shared their experience from last year, writing: "I went to Antalya last year [at the] end [of] July. It was 52 every day [and] was unbearable!"
Other commenters believed the man must have pre-heated the pan before the video was filmed, as they cast doubt over whether an egg would really fry in 42°C heat.
According to BBC Weather, Marmaris temperatures are expected to remain around 35°C for the rest of this week. In comparison, after a scorching start to the week, temperatures in London will drop in the coming days to between 23 and 25°C.
Heatwaves in the UK and hot weather in other countries can present serious health risks to the public. According to the NHS, heatwaves can cause heat exhaustion and heatstroke, which can be deadly.
Hot weather can pose a risk to anyone, but the most vulnerable people tend to be those over the age of 75, those with a serious or long-term illness, such as heart or lung conditions, and people on multiple medicines that may make them more likely to be affected by hot weather.
To stay cool in hot weather, the NHS recommends staying out of the sun if possible and wearing sunscreen, a hat, and light clothes if you do have to go into the sun. Cool yourself down with cold food and drinks, and avoid alcohol that can raise your body temperature.
Heat exhaustion is not normally a medical emergency, but it can turn into heatstroke if left untreated. Heatstroke is a medical emergency and can result in death in some cases.
The symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
If you or someone else has symptoms of heat exhaustion that you're struggling to treat or you need advice about, you should call 111 or get help online. However, in more severe circumstances, you should call 999.
Call 999 if you or someone else has signs of heatstroke, including:
According to the heat mortality monitoring report for England in 2024, about 1,311 heat-associated deaths occurred during the four heat episodes in the summer of 2024.
For more information on how to stay safe in hot weather, visit the NHS website.
