A large group of disgruntled residents of the Canary Islands suspended the tourism industry meeting on Sunday. Taking advantage of the slogan used in the anti-tourism demonstration that swept Spain last summer, residents told industry leaders that “the Canary Islands are not for sale, they are loved and defended.”
Protesters in the Tenerife capital have yelled at “less cement, more foundations” as housing costs continue to rise as Spain's short-term vacation rental market thriving. As a result, many homes have been converted to Airbnb rentals.
Worse, new housing developments are frequently allocated to profitable tourism markets, urging island authorities to reflect on the decade-long moratorium on such projects. But despite protests from voices advising tourists to “go home,” local homes are under pressure as a record 18 million tourists visiting the Canary Islands last year visited the Canary Islands last year. It is not the only sector.
Even the island's plumbing infrastructure reads the flag, “Tourists are swimming in S***”, as one of the numerous banners outside the meeting is highlighted, and it has been difficult to deal with it. It's there.
The idyllic image of the Canary Islands is under threat as local environmentalists report a surprising increase in sewer emissions ripple over the waters of blue water. The famous Tenerife alone is working on more than 200 active sewage outlets scattered across the coast, despite vocal protests organized by the “Canaryatian UN Limites” (the Canary Islands have restrictions), Tourists continue to flock to these places without fading.
In developments that show no signs of development, some supporters, such as overtourism activist Feliperavina, are calling for a complete halt of new projects.
Rabina expressed her frustration with the local media, saying, “After the enormous demonstrations last year, nothing has changed. We demand that limits be placed on tourism, a tourism moratorium. I'm here for it.”
During the protests on Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Sunday, dozens of campaigners sought immediate action to protect the island's future and establish a sustainable balance between tourism and residents' well-being I did. This is an important issue considering tourism has made a significant contribution. GDP of the archipelago.
Rabina claimed: “We can provide us who live here with a higher quality of tourism and (better quality of life). Everyone has already suffered in some way from the outcome of popular tourism. I'm here.”
With more demonstrations suggested towards the upcoming holiday season, documentary filmmakers lamented the effects of overrhythm in their local areas. He states:
Balearic activists convened on Saturday to intensify a campaign against the surge in holiday people with plans to “reorganize, double the effort” and to shine a spotlight on housing concerns. Mallorca-based protest group “Less Tourism, More Life” has declared its resolve to recreate the “great mobilization” seen in July 2024. The overwhelming tide of tourists after the pandemic.
