UK holidaymakers in Tenerife have raised the alarm, claiming the Canary Island is “dead” and even more deserted than Turkey. This comes after viral images of empty Turkish beaches, hotels, streets and restaurants were widely shared.
British tourists have voiced their concerns about the current state of Tenerife, drawing comparisons with Turkey.
Holidaymakers from the European Union have taken to TikTok to share footage of the eerily quiet streets of Tenerife. One tourist described the island as “dead”, even quieter than Turkey, which has been labelled as “finished” due to skyrocketing prices.
She expressed her shock, saying: “Everybody is saying how quiet Turkey is this summer but, honestly, what is going on with Tenerife? “.
“There’s not a soul in sight. I don’t know what’s going on. I’ve been to both Turkey and Tenerife and, honestly, I would say that Tenerife is so much quieter.”, reports Birmingham Live.
In response to the video, one person commented: “It’s too expensive now to go to Tenerife.”
However, not everyone agreed with these observations. One visitor remarked: “I’m here now – it’s rammed.”
Another pointed out: “Kids back in school, plus going abroad is so expensive now. People can’t afford it.”
A third chimed in, stating: “Tenerife comes alive in the winter months. End of August is always cheaper to fly to the Med in summer.”
“Tenerife has had its busiest summer since pre-Covid this year. As a Tenerife business owner living in the UK, I know it’s been manic,” another said, rushing to defend the holiday hotspot.
The Canary Islands have smashed records with a bumper summer as air travel soars above pre-pandemic levels, according to Canarian Weekly’s latest report. With Spanish aviation hitting a high, August 2024 was a banner month: AENA’s airports saw a whopping 32 million passengers, 7.4% up from last year.
Leading the pack, Lanzarote, Tenerife North, Gran Canaria, and El Hierro all shattered previous passenger figures.
Leave a Reply