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Tenerife continues to be the leading tourist destination in the Canary Islands, drawing four out of every ten visitors to the archipelago last April, according to newly released data from the Canary Islands Statistics Institute (ISTAC).
Out of the 1.5 million tourists who visited the Canary Islands in April, 604,371 chose Tenerife, representing the largest share among the islands. Gran Canaria followed with 25.2% of the total, Lanzarote with 18.3%, and Fuerteventura with 14.9%.
The overall number of visitors to the archipelago increased by 7.1% compared to April 2024. However, arrivals from other regions of Spain dropped by 11.2%, indicating that growth was driven almost entirely by international tourism.
British Holidaymakers Lead the Way
Nine out of every ten tourists arriving in the Canary Islands in April were foreign nationals. The United Kingdom remained the primary source market, accounting for 34.2% of all tourists, with a total of 512,513 British visitors. German tourists made up 17.4%, followed by Spanish mainland residents at 10%.
Tourist Behaviour and Preferences
Most tourists stayed for between one and seven nights (69%), while a small minority (1.6%) opted for stays longer than 31 days. Over half of all visitors (50.3%) arrived as part of a package holiday, which includes both transport and accommodation at a fixed price.
Hotels and apartments continued to be the most popular accommodation types, with 83.6% of tourists choosing these options.
Tourism Growth Amid Local Concerns
While Tenerife maintains its popularity, the island also faces growing concerns over tourism pressure. In a related development, the Spanish Government Delegation has rejected a request from the Tenerife Cabildo to block a protest against overcrowding in the Teide National Park, giving the demonstration the go-ahead.
Simultaneously, local opposition is mounting against a controversial development project involving the construction of 420 luxury villas in El Puertito de Adeje, adding fuel to the debate over sustainable tourism and land use on the island.
As Tenerife continues to dominate the region's tourism sector, the challenge remains balancing economic benefit with environmental and social impact.
