Rats are said to have been scurrying between children's feet while they play in a local park
Malaga is among the most popular European destinations for Irish tourists looking to soak up the sun, sand and sea.
Rats are said to have been scurrying between children's feet while they play in a local park while residents in the Churriana, Haza de Cuevas and Parque de Huelin areas of Malaga city are complaining about an increase in the number of rats and other pests, The Express reports.READ MORE - Greek island popular with Irish tourists issues warning as 'ban imminent'
The increased presence of the four-legged rodents in Malaga is understood to be connected to the spike in temperatures as Spain, like many European countries, has battled extreme heatwaves with temperatures soaring to 40C at times. Rats, being warm-blooded mammals, are attracted to heat as they need to maintain a high body temperature to survive.
While there are anecdotal reports of an increase in rats in Malaga, city councillor Penélope Gómez made a point of reminding tourists that rodents are an issue affecting all of Europe.
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