Here’s where the joke turns into wisdom. Fodor’s isn’t saying the Canary Islands are bad. They’re saying the way we travel there is bad. It’s like blaming the pizza for making you eat the whole box. The pizza is delicious. The problem is your self-control. So the solution isn’t to never visit—it’s to visit better. Travel in the off-season. Stay in locally-owned guesthouses. Don’t rent a car for a 10-minute walk. Be a traveler, not a consumer.
Holiday woe as Canary Islands placed on 'no travel' list for 2026 as
And honestly, think about it: if the islands got a little break, imagine how much more magical they’d be when you do go back. The beaches would have fewer footprints. The restaurants would actually have a table for you. The locals might even smile instead of sighing. It’s a win-win. You get a more authentic experience, and the islands get a spa day.
