The Canary Islands are under a wildfire alert just as many tourists prepare to visit this summer. The warning, issued by the General Directorate of Emergencies, encompasses several islands, including Tenerife and Gran Canaria, due to the arrival of dry winds from the Sahara, known as 'calima'. Authorities have urged increased vigilance among residents and visitors, especially given the history of devastating wildfires in the region. The alert comes at a time of rising anti-tourism protests, with locals advocating for restrictions on tourist numbers and hotel developments.
A pre-alert for wildfires has been issued in the Canary Islands, urging tourists to exercise caution as conditions worsen due to hot Sahara winds.
The alert affects multiple islands, coinciding with a rise in anti-tourism sentiment as locals demand limitations on visitor numbers and stricter regulations.
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