In Canary Islands, thousands take to the streets to protest against mass tourism

Thousands protest in Canary Islands over 'unsustainable' mass tourism. Protestors argue that the current model has made life unaffordable and environmentally unsustainable for residents. Thousands call for a freeze on tourists, arguing that current model is unsustainable. Video.com: Protestors are calling for an end to mass tourism in the Canary Islands.

Residents are calling for the Spanish group of islands to temporarily limit tourist arrivals in a bid to stem a boom in short-term holiday rentals and hotel construction. Locals say the housing costs are driving up housing costs for locals. Thousands take to the streets to rally against mass tourism.

Demonstrators call for temporary limit on tourist arrivals to stem boom in short-term holiday rentals and hotel construction that is driving up housing costs for locals. Thousands take to streets in Tenerife to protest against mass tourism. Demonstrations call for a temporary limit to tourist arrivals.

At least 50,000 protestors took to the streets in the Spanish island of Tenerife. They claimed the tourism industry had sent living costs and house prices spiralling out of control. The island is a popular tourist hotspot in the Canary Islands and has a reputation for being a tourist destination.

Demonstrators say mass tourism is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago. Thousands protest against over-tourism in Spain’s Canary Islands. Thousands of people protest against mass tourism in Spain's Atlantic islands. Demonstrations are expected to take place in the next few days.

The seven main Canary Islands are home to a total of 2.2 million people - yet welcomed nearly 14 million international tourists in 2023 alone. Nearly 14 million people will travel to the islands in the next 20 years, according to the latest figures. Thousands of people in Canary Islands take to the streets calling for limit to tourist numbers.

Thousands rally in Spain's Canary Islands against mass tourism. Demonstrators demand curbs on tourists numbers and uncontrolled development in the Spanish archipelago. Thousands of people rally in the Canary Islands in protest against development and mass tourism in the archipelagos. Protesters want curbs in tourism and development restrictions imposed on the islands.