Thousands protest against overtourism in Spain’s Canary Islands

Tourism massification is the subject of controversy and even of some conato of tourismophobia in the most stressed areas. This same weekend demonstrations have been held in the Canary Islands asking the administrations to put limits and municipalities, autonomous communities and central government seem to have agreed to fight the most bleeding part of this problem, the proliferation of illegal housing that are advertised on digital platforms. It…

Madrid. Around 20,000 people demonstrated in the Canary Islands against “massive and degrading” tourism, which has caused, among other problems, the relentless increase of housing and the expulsion of indigenous neighbors from their neighborhoods.

Holidaymakers left 'cowering in their rooms' as furious anti-tourism protests hit Spain - Daily Star

Furious anti-tourism protesters have taken to the streets in Spain, leaving scores of holidaymakers 'cowering in their rooms' as the summer holiday season nears

In the Canary Islands, thousands of people have once again demonstrated against mass tourism.

‘Canaries have a limit,’ say protesters against overtourism on Spanish islands

Thousands of people protested against mass tourism in Spain’s Canary Islands yesterday, urging authorities to limit the number of visitors to protect local residents from soaring housing costs, traffic congestion and overburdened services.

In addition to the beach and the sea, the holiday in Tenerife also offers a very special hotspot. Tourists, however, now put it in danger!