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Bemused tourists surrounded by protestors on beach as Spanish locals call for change
2 months ago

Bemused tourists surrounded by protestors on beach as Spanish locals call for change

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Thousands of locals protested in holiday resorts in Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday against over tourism which they say prices …

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Thousands Protest Over-tourism in Spain's Canary Islands
2 months ago

Thousands Protest Over-tourism in Spain's Canary Islands

India Today  

Thousands of people protested in holiday resorts in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday against over-tourism. The protesters, under the slogan Canary Islands has a limit, called for a change in the tourism model for the islands, saying prices local people out of the housing market. The protests took place in Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and El Hierro …

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The world's revolt against 'bad tourists'
7 months ago

The world's revolt against 'bad tourists'

BBC  

The world's revolt against 'bad tourists' Getty Images Thousands of people have demonstrated against tourism policies in the Canary Islands As Ibiza and Mallorca say no to tourists coming to party, it's becoming increasingly clear that expectations on travellers in the world's most popular destinations are changing. It's not enough to say that we want to welcome well-behaved tourists who …

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Anti-tourism graffiti spreads across Athens in demands to end tourism
7 months, 1 week ago

Anti-tourism graffiti spreads across Athens in demands to end tourism

Daily Mail  

The sprawling anti-tourism drive seen across several sunny destinations in Europe has spread to Athens as the historic city demands an end to 'over-tourism' through harsh graffiti messages. Last month, furious protesters also took to the streets of the Greek capital to voice their outrage at the rising numbers of tourists flooding their home. The horror warnings come as protesters …

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This country can fine you a whopping ₹2 lacs for picking rocks from its beach
9 months ago

This country can fine you a whopping ₹2 lacs for picking rocks from its beach

Hindustan Times  

Several tourists habitually pick small things from the places they visit as souvenirs, for instance, taking rocks from a beach. However, if you pick sand, stones, and rocks from Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, you could face a hefty fine. Travellers are cautioned from collecting rocks or packing sand from beaches into jars, otherwise, they could face a …

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'We hate the 16 million visitors every year...the island has collapsed': Canary Island locals voice their SUPPORT for mystery graffiti artist daubing anti-tourist slogans around their 'prison paradise
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'We hate the 16 million visitors every year...the island has collapsed': Canary Island locals voice their SUPPORT for mystery graffiti artist daubing anti-tourist slogans around their 'prison paradise

Daily Mail  

Angry locals have made their feelings clear about the appearance of graffiti calling for tourists to 'go home' scrawled across parts of Tenerife in recent days. The largest of Spain's Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, Tenerife has an economy largely built around tourism from northern Europe. Critics said it was 'time to raise standards' and not accept disrespectful …

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La Palma's volcanic eruption is going strong 3 weeks later
3 years, 2 months ago

La Palma's volcanic eruption is going strong 3 weeks later

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three weeks since its eruption …

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Is Spain ready to open its borders to British tourists?
3 years, 7 months ago

Is Spain ready to open its borders to British tourists?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It seems logical that British tourists should be allowed to come to the Balearic Islands “Spain is now vaccinating faster …

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