After extreme heat hits many parts of southern Europe in another heatwave, conditions should improve for holidaymakers.

Greece is facing a severe heatwave, with temps reaching up to 44°C. Read on for closures, travel tips, fines and safety guidelines.

ATHENS, July 22 (Reuters) - Greece and the wider Balkans sweltered under the third heatwave of the summer on Tuesday, with labourers barred from work, tourists kept away from the ruins and firefighters battling blazes scattered across the arid countryside.

Greece has announced plans to "urgently" overhaul its water management, as temperatures continue to rise during a week-long heatwave.

A week-long heatwave in Greece that began on Monday is now expected to last more than a week, the country's weather service said as temperatures on Friday neared 46C.

Greece is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) in numerous locations on Wednesday.

In a tragic incident on Sunday a British tourist was discovered dead on his sun lounger at a popular Greek beach after saying he felt ill. The 74-year-old was found unconscious on Stalis Beach on the island of Crete by fellow resort-goers at around 12pm on Sunday.