British holidaymakers have been issued a travel warning after flash floods struck the popular Spanish coastal town of Cadaqués in the Empordà region of Girona. The severe flooding, which swept through early Friday morning, has caused extensive damage, with dozens of vehicles washed away by the torrent and blocking a local bridge.

Catalonia’s weather agency, Meteocat, reported that intense rainfall exceeded 100 litres per square meter, inundating streets, sweeping away parked vehicles, and swelling local streams. Footage of the flooding shows the Cadaqués stream raging through the town, prompting significant concern among residents and officials alike.

Local residents took to social media to express their alarm, with one resident posting on X (formerly Twitter), “The situation is very serious in Cadaqués. Dozens of cars have been swept away by the swollen stream, blocking up the bridge. It’s been many years since something like this happened in Cadaqués."

The flood comes just over a week after another severe flooding incident in Spain’s Valencia region, which left over 200 dead. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) recently issued a travel warning to British citizens, highlighting ongoing flooding risks across Spain’s Mediterranean coast, including the Valencia region and Castilla La Mancha.

The FCDO advised British travellers to check Spain’s meteorological office for updates and to follow guidance from local authorities. "Severe weather and flooding is affecting many areas along the Mediterranean coastline of Spain. Journeys may be affected," the FCDO said in a statement.

British tourists are urged to monitor weather conditions closely and exercise caution as adverse weather conditions continue along Spain’s coastal areas.