Almost 100 million foreign tourists visited Spain in 2024 - and 30.5 million of them went to the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands. With more protests against overtourism planned in the island ...

It’s not a theme park. ... Some 9.9 million tourists visited the Canary Islands between January and September of last year, according to the Spanish National Statistics Institute.

The Canary Islands are facing mounting frustration from residents who feel overwhelmed by the influx of tourists. By Jennifer Pinto , Audience writer 18:51, Sat, Feb 15, 2025 | UPDATED: 18:58, Sat ...

In the first three months of 2025, the Canary Islands witnessed a 2.1 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. ... and treating their homeland like a 'theme park'.

Canary Islands locals express frustration over British tourists' poor behavior, calling for respectful and sustainable tourism. By Aditi Rane , Reporter 16:09, Fri, Feb 14, 2025 | UPDATED: 16:14 ...

The case of the Canary Islands is emblematic of the dilemmas posed by economic development grounded in tourism. The sector accounts for 35% of the Canary Islands' GDP and 40% of jobs.

Canary Islands locals say tourism is important, but the volume is "crushing" them. Spain expects more visitors this year than last year's record high. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This country ...

Locals in the Canary Islands aren’t ‘anti-visitor’, but say they are only suffering from tourists’ bad behaviour rather than reaping the benefits. Almost 100 million foreign tourists ...