Overview

• Protests under the banner 'Canarias tiene un límite' will take place in 15 locations across the Canary Islands and major European cities on May 18.
• Demonstrators are demanding a halt to new tourist developments, demolition of illegal projects, stronger environmental protections, and the implementation of a tourist tax.
• Organizers estimate up to 132,000 participants, with the largest march expected in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, and have warned of escalating actions if demands are not addressed.
• The Canary Islands Regional President, Fernando Clavijo, has expressed openness to considering a tourist tax in response to growing public pressure.
• Tourism, which accounts for over one-third of the Canary Islands' GDP, has been criticized for contributing to housing shortages, environmental degradation, and strained infrastructure.