A major holiday hotspot loved by Brits has been placed on a prestigious travel ‘no list’ amid several concerns for people jetting off for the summer
A travel warning has been issued for Brits looking to head to a major Spanish holiday hotspot this summer.
The Canary Islands have been placed on the Fodor ‘No List’ amid anti-tourism protests, environmental concerns and pollution impacting beaches. During the first six months of 2025, the island group saw more than 7.8 million tourists visit, with more than 27 million airport passengers.
But residents have protested in the streets of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, over the past two years against the usual influx of travellers that visit the sunny and hot islands.
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On the anti-tourism protests that have taken over island Canary Islands’ image for the past few years, Fodor said: “Their message was clear: booming tourism, soaring housing costs, and mounting environmental strain are threatening the foundations of island life.”
ATAN, one of the oldest such groups, told Fodor that “they are losing their identity, culture, and, ultimately, their right to exist as a community”, BirminghamLive reported.
Another concern is is pollution as wastewater, enough to fit into 40 Olympic-sized swimming pools, is discharged each day into the sea around the islands, according to a report published earlier this year.
Fodor added: “Imagine wading into what should be crystalline hotel-resort waters, only to realise that 100 million liters of untreated or barely treated sewage gush into the sea every day, swamping beaches with fecal contamination.”
The travel list however is not a “boycott” list but is designed to “highlight destinations where tourism is placing unsustainable pressures on the land and local communities”, Fodor said.
It added: “The No List serves a gentle but pointed nudge to ease up on a spot for now–not forever–and give a rest to any location that clearly needs a breather.”
This comes amid more travel warnings for Brits looking to jet off. The UK Government has been updating its travel guidance for countries like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine and Qatar – amid the deadly war between Israel/US and Iran.
The government, at the start of the month, advised Brits to register their whereabouts so the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office can send them direct updates.
One of the most recent updates from the government relates to entry into Egypt from Jordan. Guidance stated: “Ferry services operate between Aqaba, Jordan and Taba Heights and Nuweiba in Egypt. Contact ferry operators directly for schedules and availability. Please check travel advice for Jordan for the latest on exit requirements.
“If your stay in Sinai will exceed 15 days, or you are planning to travel in Egypt beyond the Sinai Peninsula, including to fly from mainland airports, for example Cairo or Hurghada, you will need an entry visa.”
