Tenerife resident threatens vacationers with "uprising": why the island suffers from excessive tourism
Tenerife residents are increasingly dissatisfied with the growing flow of tourists, which they believe is having a negative impact on the Canary Island. The Spaniards are experiencing problems related to the excessive number of visitors in literally every aspect of their lives, from environmental pollution to rising prices.
Teacher Millie Maguire, who has lived in Tenerife for five years, shared her observations with the Daily Star. She suggests that the indigenous people will soon organize a "revolt" against tourism.
According to Ms. Maguire, the main reasons for discontent are rising rental prices, beach and water pollution, lack of infrastructure and abandoned plots that are not resold after a business goes bankrupt.
The tourist boom has led to a significant rise in rental prices, making life on the island increasingly difficult for locals. According to a resident, wages in Tenerife are "miserable," and many jobs are seasonal.
Uncontrolled development of the tourism industry has led to pollution of natural areas: beaches, forests, water, etc. The existing infrastructure cannot cope with the load, which creates problems with transportation, water supply and sewage.
Ms. Maguire notes that locals are "angry" with tourists, whom they blame for destroying and polluting the island. She also emphasizes that not only Canarians, but also expats living on the island are experiencing problems, as they are being treated with increasing prejudice.
As previously reported by TravelWise, Tenerife, located in the Atlantic Ocean, is very popular among the British, who know how to choose the right time to book.
