‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria is spreading across Europe’s beaches

Experts warn that Mediterranean countries must work together against a rising threat (Picture: Getty Images)

Now that summer has begun, millions of people are looking forward to holidays and, in many cases, heading for the coast.

But warmer seas are bringing a little-known and potentially dangerous visitor closer to European beaches.

In recent years, parts of Europe have experienced episodes of pollution and health alerts that have led to restrictions on access to the sea.

Now, as the water gets ever warmer and tourism pressure mounts, concerns are growing over a specific ...