A cautionary advisory has been released for British travelers planning to visit a popular vacation destination in Spain this summer.
The Canary Islands have been included in the Fodor ‘No List’ due to ongoing anti-tourism demonstrations, environmental issues, and pollution affecting the beaches. In the first half of 2025, over 7.8 million tourists visited the island group, with more than 27 million passengers passing through the airports.
Local residents in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote have been actively protesting against the usual influx of tourists to the sunny and warm islands over the past two years.
Fodor addressed the anti-tourism protests on the Canary Islands, stating that the increasing tourism, rising housing costs, and environmental pressures are jeopardizing the essence of island life.
According to ATAN, a longstanding advocacy group, the community is facing a loss of identity, culture, and their existence due to the tourism impact.
Pollution is another significant concern as a substantial amount of untreated wastewater, equivalent to 40 Olympic-sized swimming pools, is discharged daily into the sea surrounding the islands, as reported earlier this year.
Fodor highlighted the issue of sewage pollution affecting the picturesque waters of the hotel-resort areas, emphasizing the urgent need to address the contamination problems.
The ‘No List’ by Fodor is not a boycott but aims to draw attention to destinations where tourism is creating unsustainable burdens on the environment and local communities.
The list encourages a temporary halt to tourism in locations that require relief, emphasizing the importance of giving these destinations a much-needed break.
This warning coincides with other travel advisories affecting British travelers. The UK Government has been updating travel guidance for countries like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, and Qatar due to the ongoing tensions in the region.
The government has advised British citizens to register their travel details to receive direct updates from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office.
Recent updates from the government include entry requirements for Egypt from Jordan, particularly regarding visa regulations for extended stays in Sinai or travel to other parts of Egypt beyond the Sinai Peninsula.
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