They stress they are not against the tourism industry, which makes up 35% of the Canaries’ economy.

In 2023, 13.9 million tourists visited the seven main islands.

That is about six times more than the islands’ population of 2.2 million, official figures show.

The tourism industry also accounts for 40% of the archipelago’s jobs.

The biggest markets for the islands are the UK and Germany, although they are also a popular destination for mainland Spaniards.

Tourists are attracted by the Canaries’ beaches and ample sunshine all year round.

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