٠٠:٠٣:١٨Hundreds of locals joined a protest against mass tourism in the Canary Islands on Sunday in Adeje.
Footage captured demonstrators marching with signs, one of which read: "My island is limited. I need your help to stop this destructive model. We don't need a more harmful approach." Meanwhile, tourists could be seen observing the demonstration from nearby restaurants.
"Tourists are welcome in the Canary Islands, but in the end, they end up liking the island and end up living here and buying houses, this is a tiny territory in which we can't all fit," said Marta, one of the demonstrators.
The protesters' demands encompassed regulatory measures such as restrictions on new tourist accommodations, limitations on real estate purchases by non-residents, and the implementation of an eco-tax system aimed at safeguarding the island's biodiversity and fostering sustainable job opportunities for locals.
Miguel, another local, emphasised that they are not opposed to tourism itself, but believe it should be managed in a more sustainable manner.
“So that those resources are where we need our protected areas," he added.
Tourism is a crucial economic pillar for the islands, accounting for 35 percent of the local economy and employing around 40 percent of the workforce. In 2023, an estimated 13.9 million tourists visited this picturesque archipelago.
‘This is a tiny territory where we can't all coexist’ - Hundreds march against mass tourism in Canary Islands
Hundreds of locals joined a protest against mass tourism in the Canary Islands on Sunday in Adeje.
Footage captured demonstrators marching with signs, one of which read: "My island is limited. I need your help to stop this destructive model. We don't need a more harmful approach." Meanwhile, tourists could be seen observing the demonstration from nearby restaurants.
"Tourists are welcome in the Canary Islands, but in the end, they end up liking the island and end up living here and buying houses, this is a tiny territory in which we can't all fit," said Marta, one of the demonstrators.
The protesters' demands encompassed regulatory measures such as restrictions on new tourist accommodations, limitations on real estate purchases by non-residents, and the implementation of an eco-tax system aimed at safeguarding the island's biodiversity and fostering sustainable job opportunities for locals.
Miguel, another local, emphasised that they are not opposed to tourism itself, but believe it should be managed in a more sustainable manner.
“So that those resources are where we need our protected areas," he added.
Tourism is a crucial economic pillar for the islands, accounting for 35 percent of the local economy and employing around 40 percent of the workforce. In 2023, an estimated 13.9 million tourists visited this picturesque archipelago.
Hundreds of locals joined a protest against mass tourism in the Canary Islands on Sunday in Adeje.
Footage captured demonstrators marching with signs, one of which read: "My island is limited. I need your help to stop this destructive model. We don't need a more harmful approach." Meanwhile, tourists could be seen observing the demonstration from nearby restaurants.
"Tourists are welcome in the Canary Islands, but in the end, they end up liking the island and end up living here and buying houses, this is a tiny territory in which we can't all fit," said Marta, one of the demonstrators.
The protesters' demands encompassed regulatory measures such as restrictions on new tourist accommodations, limitations on real estate purchases by non-residents, and the implementation of an eco-tax system aimed at safeguarding the island's biodiversity and fostering sustainable job opportunities for locals.
Miguel, another local, emphasised that they are not opposed to tourism itself, but believe it should be managed in a more sustainable manner.
“So that those resources are where we need our protected areas," he added.
Tourism is a crucial economic pillar for the islands, accounting for 35 percent of the local economy and employing around 40 percent of the workforce. In 2023, an estimated 13.9 million tourists visited this picturesque archipelago.