{"id":124508,"date":"2015-07-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/canary-and-balearic-islands-seek-to-limit-tourist-numbers-to-protect-natural-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T22:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T20:02:48","slug":"canary-and-balearic-islands-seek-to-limit-tourist-numbers-to-protect-natural-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/canary-and-balearic-islands-seek-to-limit-tourist-numbers-to-protect-natural-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Canary and Balearic Islands seek to limit tourist numbers to protect natural resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>The President of the Canary Islands and the Government of the Balearic Islands have announced they are considering limiting the number of tourists to protect their natural resources.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The President of the Spanish autonomous community of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, stated that a limit must be established that respects the environment and does not damage local values, nature, space, and the quality offered.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Canary Islands have a population of 2.1 million people and recorded 13 million visitors last year. Tourism represents 30% of the archipelago&#8217;s GDP.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Additionally, government officials from the Balearic Islands stated they might also consider limiting the number of tourists.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The population of the Balearic Islands is just over one million people, but the Spanish archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea is visited by 14 million tourists annually, of whom approximately 80% arrive in the summer.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The government announced plans to reintroduce the &#8220;eco-tax&#8221; imposed on tourists between 2001 and 2003, despite opposition from travel agencies.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Canary and Balearic Islands are not the only tourist destinations in Spain seeking ways to reduce visitor numbers. Barcelona imposed restrictions on foreign tourists this year, banning large groups from a famous market and suspending the issuance of new tourist accommodation licenses.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gandul.info\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">Gandul<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Why are the Canary and Balearic Islands limiting tourism?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Authorities aim to protect natural resources, the environment, and local quality of life from the impact of mass tourism.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the economic impact of tourism in the Canary Islands?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tourism is a vital economic pillar, accounting for 30% of the archipelago&#8217;s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What other Spanish cities have imposed tourist restrictions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Barcelona has already implemented measures such as banning large groups in markets and suspending new licenses for tourist accommodations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The President of the Canary Islands and the Government of the Balearic Islands have announced they are considering limiting the number of tourists to protect their natural resources. 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