The worst sunburn I ever received was on a beach in Wales on a dull, misty day. I have holidayed many times on Greek islands in the height of summer but have never experienced sunburn like it. What could be the cause? I doubt that your questioner used sunscreen on the Welsh beach, through being lulled into a false sense of security. After all, the sun wasn't visible and the low temperature would have meant there was less of a sense of burning. On the Greek islands however, I am guessing that they would have applied sunscreen liberally, and subsequently retreated to a suitable area of shade when too hot.
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