This summer, wildfires have ripped through vast swathes of land, destroying properties and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee.
From France to Greece and beyond, some of Europe’s most popular holiday hotspots have been devastated by the flames.
Greek islands, parts of Spain and France have been engulfed by infernos, as firefighters battle to contain the blazes.
In some areas, the fires have been the worst seen in living memory.
Here, we reveal the holiday hotspots transformed by the flames, with before-and-after pictures showing the devastating aftermath.
Rethymno, Crete, Greece 
Before: The coastal town of Rethymno on Crete
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