A longstanding holiday destination among Brits, the Canary Islands have now come under the spotlight in recent weeks due to a backlash from locals against mass tourism.
Protests have been held as locals call for changes to the tourism model, sparked by concerns that it's damaging local infrastructure and the environment.
The Spanish archipelago includes holiday hotspots Tenerife and Lanzarote, firm favourites among UK holidaymakers. Visitors are drawn by the islands’ sunny weather, beautiful beaches and natural beauty.
But tourism is causing tension on the islands. In 2023 13.9million tourists visited the Canaries, significantly outnumbering the local population of 2.2million.
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