Thousands of Tenerife residents protested in the streets at the weekend, calling for a change in the tourism model, voicing their concerns over the impact of tourism on local life and resources.
It's estimated that close to 10 million people visited the islands between January and September this year, creating significant strain on local resources and contributing to rising living costs for residents.
The regional government has just drafted a law that will bar newly built properties from being used for short-term lets and require landlords to obtain permits.".
People in Mallorca have started wearing T-shirts reading 'All tourists are bastards,' demonstrating the growing frustration and resentment towards the effects of mass tourism on local communities.
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