Over 130,000 locals in Tenerife, Canary Islands, have taken to the streets to protest against the impact of tourism on their community. They are calling for authorities to limit the surge of tourist apartments and prioritize the construction of more Canarian homes. The protesters, dressed in yellow shirts, are also demanding action to address the strain on public services, the rise in anti-social behavior, and the exacerbation of a housing crisis caused by properties being bought for use as holiday homes, amidst a growing trend of anti-tourism protests across European holiday destinations. This event took place on 05/18/2025 at the following location: Tenerife, Spain.
Incident Type: Civil Unrest
Event Type: Protest
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: Express
