Live satellite hotspots · source: NASA FIRMS
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Spain records more wildfires than almost any other European country, though the pattern differs sharply by region. Galicia in the northwest sees the highest number of individual fires each year, often in eucalyptus and pine plantations, while Castile and León, Extremadura and Zamora regularly produce the largest burnt areas in sparsely populated inland terrain. Along the coast, the hills behind the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca and the Balearic Islands burn less often but can threaten resorts, urbanisations and campsites directly, occasionally triggering precautionary evacuations during a heatwave.
This map covers mainland Spain, the Balearics and the Canary Islands in one view, built from NASA FIRMS satellite hotspots checked against the Copernicus EFFIS system to filter out industrial heat sources. Search for Marbella, Alicante, Palma or Tenerife to centre the map instantly, and enable location alerts to get a notification the moment a new hotspot appears within a chosen radius of your holiday base.
Hotspots come from the VIIRS instruments on NASA FIRMS satellites (NOAA-20, NOAA-21 and Suomi NPP) and are cross-checked against Copernicus EFFIS. A hotspot is a heat detection, not a confirmed fire: industrial sites, solar farms and permanent burners are filtered out automatically.
Costa del Sol and Andalusia
The hinterland behind Málaga, Marbella and Estepona is dry, pine-covered hill country where fires spread quickly in an easterly wind. The Sierra Bermeja and the Los Alcornocales natural park have both seen serious fires in recent summers.
Costa Blanca, Valencia and the Balearics
Wooded hills and natural parks such as the Montgó and Sierra Calderona sit close to Alicante, Benidorm, Dénia and Valencia, while Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana sees smaller fires most summers that are usually contained quickly thanks to a strong aerial firefighting response.
Galicia and the northwest
Galicia records the highest number of wildfires in Spain almost every year, concentrated in eucalyptus and pine plantations around Ourense, Pontevedra and Lugo, with a fire season that can extend into autumn alongside the usual summer peak.
Is there a wildfire in Spain right now?
This map shows every satellite hotspot detected across mainland Spain, the Balearics and the Canary Islands in roughly the last 18 hours, checked against the EFFIS system. If your destination has no markers, no significant fire has been detected there recently. Press Live refresh for the newest pass.
When is wildfire season worst in Spain?
June to September is the highest-risk period nationally, with July and August the peak months for the Mediterranean coast and the interior. Galicia in the northwest has a longer season that can extend into October, driven by different weather patterns than the south.
What should I do if a fire is near my campsite in Spain?
Follow instructions from campsite staff, the Guardia Civil or Protección Civil immediately, and do not delay to gather belongings if told to evacuate. Call 112, describe your exact location, and avoid roads that pass close to visible smoke even if they seem quicker.
Are barbecues and campfires allowed in Spain in summer?
Most Spanish regions impose a seasonal ban on open fires, barbecues and sometimes fireworks in forested and rural areas from around June to September. Andalusia, Catalonia and the Balearics enforce this strictly with fines, so check local signage or your campsite's rules before lighting anything.
What is the emergency number for fires in Spain?
Dial 112 for any emergency in Spain, including wildfires; it is free, works from any phone and is answered in Spanish, English and other languages. Regional firefighting agencies such as Infoca in Andalusia coordinate the response alongside the UME military emergency unit for major incidents.
How current is this map of Spanish wildfires?
Hotspot data refreshes automatically every hour, with NASA FIRMS satellites passing over Spain multiple times a day. The map header shows the exact time of the last update, and the Live refresh button fetches the newest available satellite pass on demand.
How do I see if a wildfire is close to my campsite or holiday address in Spain?
Use the location finder on this map: type your destination, village or campsite name, or tap "Use my location". The map instantly shows the distance in kilometres to the nearest active hotspot, and you can switch on alerts for fires within 5 to 100 km. Every search gets its own link, so you can share the situation around your own address with family or fellow travellers.