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Tenerife: Locals say mass tourism has reached breaking point

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Andreas Kirchhoff | Nicole Frölich
July 8, 2024

On the Canary Island of Tenerife, locals are protesting against too many tourists. The influx of visitors has led to an exorbitant cost of living.

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