Tenerife Protests Escalate with Sunbed Vandalism Amid Tourism Tensions
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Euronews
In Tenerife, over 230 sunbeds on popular beaches were vandalized with anti-tourism graffiti as part of a coordinated protest against perceived over-exploitation by the tourism industry. This incident is part of a broader wave of anti-tourism sentiment across Spain, where locals express concerns over environmental impact, rising living costs, and economic benefits not reaching local communities. Despite tourism's significant contribution to the Canary Islands' economy, tensions persist, with some locals advocating for more sustainable tourism practices.