Video footage from Saturday (15.07) reveals massive crowds seeking respite at Halkidiki's beaches in northern Greece amidst soaring temperatures.

"I feel warm, extremely warm, like I'm baking. I can't stand it. I need to be in the sea every day to cool off. I have not taken any precautionary measures. I will try to go for a swim in the sea." said Pantelis, a young man at the beach (Soundbite 02:48)" Pantelis, a young beach-goer shared (Soundbite 02:48).

In Athens, the iconic Acropolis shut down due to intense heat, leading to extreme discomfort for tourists. Several individuals were rushed to the hospital as the sweltering conditions sparked health worries.

As the heatwave system 'Kleon' strikes Greece, the country simmers under the sun's wrath. The government's response mechanisms are on high alert to counter the blistering heat, expected to drive temperatures as high as 43C across numerous regions of the nation."

Heatwaves are gripping parts of Europe, with record temperatures this weekend, a stark illustration of the dangers of a warming climate.

Footage filmed on Saturday (15.07) shows huge crowds flocking to the beaches of Halkidiki in northern Greece amid record-breaking heat.

"I feel warm, extremely warm, like I'm baking. I can't stand it, I need to be in the sea every day to cool off. I have not taken any precautionary measures, I will just try to go for a swim in the sea." said Pantelis, a young man at the beach (Soundbite 02:48)

In the capital city of Athens, Acropolis closed as tourists suffer extreme heat and people were sent to the hospital as scorching temperatures prompted health concerns.

Greece sizzles as heatwave system ‘Kleon’ hits the country and state mechanism has been placed on high alert to deal with 'baking' temperatures which are expected to push temperatures up to 43C in many parts of the country