Who wishes to engage in tourism where the locals feel discomfort at your presence? This is the question posed by the renowned Fodor’s Travel Guide, which suggests that visiting certain destinations seldom brings joy to travellers. This esteemed American publication, supported by over 700 researchers globally, has placed the Canary Islands on a list of locations that potential visitors should reconsider for their trip this year. The underlying issue? Growing discontent among some residents regarding mass tourism. This discontent was made evident during two protests that took to the streets of the Archipelago on April 20 and once more in October, displaying placards like “The Canary Islands have a limit” and “Your luxury, our misery.”
