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Thousands rally against overtourism in Canary Islands
However, the protests are not anti-tourism, but rather aim to promote a sustainable and equitable model.
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The latest news on Spain. Spain is the second most visited country in the world, after France. On Sunday, thousands marched across the Canary Islands to protest the effects of mass tourism on housing affordability, traffic, and public services.
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However, one thing worth noting is that organisers emphasised the protests are not anti-tourism, but rather aim to promote a sustainable and equitable model that benefits both residents and visitors. Check out the video below for a deeper dive.
