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The Conversation: The dark side of sustainable tourism

GeoTenerife@geotenerife
22 Posts
#1 · 24 April, 2026, 10:04 am

"What began as a local dispute has evolved into a wider reflection on how tourism is developed, regulated, and justified. It raises questions about governance, accountability, and the role of public participation in shaping the future of the islands. The Canary Islands now find themselves at a crossroads." Segio Alfaya in the OpEd The dark side of sustainable tourism

Read the opinion piece here about unsustainable tourism and the case study of Cuna del Alma in Southern Tenerife by Sergio Alfaya. Sergio Alfaya, is a PhD Student in Earth Science, a Canarian, and a GeoTenerife researcher. Let us know your thoughts on the topic below after you've read the article here.

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