Markus Böhnisch on Tenerife, Canary Islands
May 3, 2026Advertisement
Tourism is the backbone of the Canary Islands, bringing in €23 billion ($26 billion) last year. But despite full hotels, there are growing fears that this could soon change.
Airlines have warned of possible kerosene shortages linked to the Iran war, while rising prices, housing protests and traffic jams are straining local life in Tenerife. If tourists stay away, businesses and jobs across Spain's islands could grind to a halt.