More than 1,150 migrants arrive in the Canary and Balearic Islands
A total of 5,456 migrants have arrived in Spain illegally from 1 to 31 January 2025, which is 32.4% less than in the same period of 2024.
Small boats of migrants have started arriving in the Canary and Balearics Islands this week.
Small boats of migrants have started arriving in the Canary and Balearics Islands this week.
Lasat year's first mass anti-toursim protest through the streets of Palma.
Lasat year's first mass anti-toursim protest through the streets of Palma.
Balearics and Canary Islands join forces to fight mass tourism
The two regions witnessed mass demonstrations throughout last season over the issue of tourist saturation.
2024 deadliest year on migration routes with 30 deaths a day to Spain
Algerian route to the Balearics, considered among the most risky due to the length and difficulty.
The Balearics is handling record numbers of foreign tourists.
The Balearics is handling record numbers of foreign tourists.
Balearics accounted for second highest number of foreign tourist bed nights in Europe
The Canarias, Balearics and the Croatian coastal region of Jadranska Hrvatska accounted for 16.4% of the total nights spent by foreigners in the EU.
Anti-tourism protests sweeping across Spain
Tourism-dependent Spain has seen a series of protests against over tourism this year in Barcelona, and other popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Malaga.
Small boats of immigrants intercepted off the Balearics
Some 32,878 migrants have taken the perilous route in boats from West Africa to the Canary Islands between January and October 15.
A woman shows a sign during a demonstration for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands
A woman shows a sign during a demonstration for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, October 20, 2024. REUTERS/Borja Suarez
Hotels in the Balearics are the most expensive in Spain
In the Balearics, the prices of lower category hotels have risen 25%.
Tour giant TUI expects bright summer despite higher prices
60% of the summer programme has been sold so far.
Mallorca protest against tourist overcrowding
According to travel agents and tour operators, UK holidaymakers aren’t being completely put off.
Gathering of "Canarias se agota"
The group 'Canarias se agotta' has organised a rally at the gates of Congress to demand a tourist moratorium in the archipelago and the suspension of the hotel facilities 'Cuna del Alma' and 'La Tejita', with the support of groups such as Sumar and Podemos.
Islands plan tighter short term rental rules with police backup
Locals, hotels angered by spread of holiday home listings.
The great "unlearning": Mallorca's tourism of the future
"Coexistence between residents and tourists, it's a crucial strategy for the future of tourism in Mallorca."
Wildfire in Tenerife national park prompts village evacuations
In a few hours, the fire has spread to over 300 hectares and there are many secondary fires.
Turkey giving Mallorca a bit of stuffing this summer
“The destinations to watch out for are Turkey and Egypt."
Migrants stowed away on the rudder of a ship for 11 days
"Ship arrived in Canary Islands..."
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Canaries protests - Mallorca next?
The president of the Canaries says that things have to change. But how?
Andrew Ede26/04/2024 10:00