US EditionThousands protest against overtourism in Spain’s Canary Islands
- Thousands of residents protested against mass tourism across Spain's Canary Islands on recent Sundays, including major gatherings in Santa Cruz and Gran Canaria.
- These protests follow earlier demonstrations in April 2024 and arise from ongoing dissatisfaction with unchecked tourist growth and infrastructure strain.
- Protesters are calling for a pause on approving new tourism developments in heavily visited areas, the introduction of an environmental tax to support public services, and tighter regulations on short-term rental accommodations.
- Authorities estimate 7,000 people marched in Santa Cruz and over 3,000 in Gran Canaria, while the islands received 15.5 million international visitors in 2023.
- The demonstrations underscore tensions between tourism and local living conditions, with campaigners vowing continued protests as government action remains limited.
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