Spain is extremely popular with British tourists but they have been warned against holidaying in the Canary Islands as protests are scheduled for April 20.
These are to fight against overtourism and will take place on five islands, but tourists are not impressed.
The organisers said the protests are against over-development and unsustainable growth within tourism, rather than specifically tourists.
However, tourists in places like Tenerife have felt unwelcome in recent weeks with anti-tourist graffiti stating things like "tourists go home" and "too many guiris", which means uncivilised tourists.
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GB News readers have shared their fury at the upcoming protests and anti-tourist messages across the country.
"This will be a lesson to them. Never bite the hand that feeds you," one wrote on social media platform X.
Another agreed: "Go to better places that what you. Let them see how their economy gets on without the tourists."
Another GB News reader stressed the importance of tourism in the region. They said: "I've just come back from Tenerife. It's not busy, mostly couples and families.
"Their economy would not do without tourists... it would be madness."
One more added: "Reap what you sow. If you market to a certain type of tourist, don't be surprised when they turn up."
More locals have left graffiti in Tenerife that says: "Locals are forced to move out and you are responsible for that… digital nomads you are not welcome here."
This comes as new rules have been introduced for those heading to parts of Spain including new tourist taxes.
Tourist tax was raised in Barcelona and this came into effect on April 1, 2024.
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Taxes rose from €2.75 (£2.35) to €3.25 (£2.78) a day affecting all tourists for a maximum of a seven night stay.
Visitors must pay a regional tax as well as a city tax, and this will vary depending on the type of accommodation you are staying in.
Rental accommodations like Airbnb have a regional tax is €2.25 (£1.92) per night, four-star hotels charge €1.70 (£1.45) per night and and for five-star and luxury hotels, it is €3.50 (£2.99) per night.
