Thousands are expected to take part in anti-tourism protests in the Canary Islands.
Spain is one of the most popular destinations for British tourists, but the country is struggling to cope with the influx of visitors.
Residents of the popular holiday destination say too much tourism is damaging the environment, driving down wages and squeezing locals out of the housing market. Some are sleeping in their cars or even in caves.
A number of provinces have taken matters into their own hands and are providing guidance – and in some case strict rules – for tourists visiting over the summer, as they try and tackle overcrowding and the problems that come with it.
tourism represents nearly 12% of Spain’s economy but there has been growing pressure from locals for governments to put measures in place to reduce the number of…
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