Expats reveal what it’s really like in the Canary Islands and say ‘this is the real problem’
Expats who swapped Britain for the Canary Islands have revealed what it's really like to live in Spain's hotspots. Thousands of locals are protesting in the Canary Islands against what they say is overtourism.
They claim they are being priced out of life because 'unsustainable' tourism drives up the cost of living and damages the environment. The protests are said to be aimed at halting the rise in short-term holiday rentals and hotel developments.
Signs reading 'We don't want our island to die', 'Stop hotels' and 'Canary Islands not for sale' have been seen during the protests. The demonstrations have ...