Tourists have been warned because Spanish authorities issue a wildfire warning for a holiday hotspot this summer.
A pre-alert was issued for the Canary Islands, just as thousands of British prepared to fly to the archipelago.
The General Emergency Directorate issued the warning, which extends to Tenerife, Grand Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera and Ei Heirro.
This comes after the wet season of the island, with dry and warm winds that begin to blow from the Sahara desert, known as ‘Calima’.
The warning is in place until further notice, as the authorities have requested residents and tourists to increase their vigilance.
Game fires occur regularly during the summer months in Spain and neighboring Portugal.
In October 2017, however, the two countries are Suffered hundreds of big flames that claimed the lives of 45 people in Portugal and four in Spain.
In August 2023 was approximately 12,000 Evacuated from Tenderife as ‘out of control’ wildfires ruined the island.
A conditional warning was issued for the Canary Islands, just as thousands of British prepared to fly to the archipelago
General Emergency Directorate issued the warning, which extends to Tenerife, Grand Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera and Ei Heirro
This comes after the wet season of the island, with dry and warm winds that start to blow from the Sahara desert, known as ‘Calima’
The tourism sector in Spain has been found over the growing anti-tourism protests before the busy season.
Last month, the latest demonstration on the streets took to the streets to strike back on what they call ‘excessive’ tourism.
Under the slogan ‘canarias tens un limit’ (the canaries have a limit), the protesters have Comed on the islands of Tenderife, La Gomera, Gran Canaria, El Hierro, Lanzarote and La Palma.
Activists want to limit the number of tourists who visit the islands, prohibit new hotel construction and set up a more difficult tourist tax.
