Protests have erupted across Spain in recent weeks (Image: Getty Images) Thousands of people have taken to the streets in protests against over-tourism in Spain 's Canary Islands in recent months, which may have sparked "anxiety" for some British tourists . However, Alison Johnson, owner of Moving to Spain , has urged Britons not to be put off and has explained that the protests do not seek to cut holidaymakers off from the islands. For decades, Spain has been a much-loved destination for Britons, and in 2023, the number of global tourists visiting Spain and its associated islands increased to a record-breaking 85 million.
However, this has sparked concerns for some locals, which is one of the factors behind the protection. READ MORE Huge win for British tourists as popular city rejects holidaymaker bans [INSIGHT] "Over recent weeks, protests have taken place across the likes of Majorca, Lanzarote and Tenerife, with locals demanding that the government take action and rethink the tourism model," said Alison. "In our experience, locals don’t want an end to tourism - they want a balance that respects their right to live in the places we love to visit.
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