The Canary Islands have been included in Fodor's 'No List' for 2025, a travel advisory highlighting destinations where tourism is placing unsustainable pressure on local communities and the environment. The warning comes as the islands saw over 7.8 million tourists in the first half of 2025, with more than 27 million airport passengers.
Residents of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote have staged protests over the past two years against the high volume of visitors, citing soaring housing costs and environmental strain. Fodor noted that protesters are concerned about losing their identity and culture.
Pollution is another major issue, with approximately 100 million litres of untreated or barely treated sewage discharged into the sea daily—enough to fill 40 Olympic-sized swimming pools. This has led to faecal contamination on beaches, according to a report earlier this year.
Fodor clarified that the list is not a boycott but a gentle reminder to ease tourism pressure on affected destinations. The UK Foreign Office has also updated travel advice for several countries amid regional conflicts, advising Brits to register their whereabouts for updates.
