Canary Islands are 'falling apart' - but it's not fussy tourists that are to blame

Campaigners in the Canary Islands are warning that the Spanish holiday hotspot is falling apart. The region faces a severe overtourism crisis following a record 18.4 million visitors. Local residents are protesting against sewage-polluted beaches, critical water shortages, and soaring housing costs. These activists argue that the tourist industry is killing the environment and the community, leading to claims that the islands are collapsing under the pressure of excessive visitor numbers and failing infrastructure.