Overview

• Thousands of residents across the Canary Islands protested against the strain of mass tourism, demanding visitor caps, rent controls, and a halt to new tourist developments.
• Tenerife authorities have announced limits on visitors to the Anaga Nature Park and an eco-tax for Mount Teide, with private vehicle restrictions planned for 2026.
• Protesters criticized rising rents, overburdened infrastructure, and water shortages caused by record-breaking tourist numbers, which reached 15.2 million in 2024.
• The platform 'Die Kanarischen Inseln haben ein Limit,' which organized the demonstrations, is advocating for sustainable tourism policies to protect local communities and the environment.
• Regional authorities are debating broader regulatory measures, while seeking EU funds for social housing to address the imbalance between tourism-driven growth and residents' needs.