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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Canary Islands Protest Against Mass Tourism

Published: 2024-10-20

This Sunday, environmental and citizen groups in the Canary Islands will resume protests against mass tourism, targeting major tourist hubs like Maspalomas and Playa de Las Américas.

The protests, under the banner 'Canarias tiene un límite', demand a shift from the current tourism model, which activists claim harms local resources and communities.

They call for a tourist tax, halting large projects, and restricting property sales to non-residents.

Despite a record 16.2 million visitors expected this year, a third of Canarians face poverty risks.

UGT Canarias supports the protests, urging a tourism model that safeguards the islands' natural and cultural heritage.

The government acknowledges the need for change, but stresses it must be beneficial.