I know, I know. The weather alone is a flex. Eternal spring sounds like a dream, not a real place. You’ve got black sand beaches, lunar landscapes in Timanfaya National Park, and a volcano that quite literally spits fire (Teide, I’m looking at you). And the food? Papas arrugadas with mojo sauce is the official snack of the gods. So why, why, why would Fodor’s put this paradise on the naughty step?
Canary Islands among popular holiday hotspots placed on 'no travel
Because paradise is breaking. Water resources are stretched thinner than a tourist’s patience at airport security. The island of Gran Canaria, for example, has desalination plants running 24/7 just to keep taps flowing. Plus, the constant hum of jets and cruise ships is drowning out the sound of waves. It’s like playing your favorite song on repeat until you hate it. We don’t want that for the Canaries, do we?
Other Troublemakers on the List
The Canary Islands aren’t alone in this travel time-out. Also on Fodor’s 2026 list are Bali (same vibes, same traffic jams), Thailand’s Maya Bay (remember that from “The Beach”?), and Barcelona (cue angry locals shaking fists at Airbnb). Basically, any place that Instagram turned into a human stampede. Fodor’s is basically saying, “Go somewhere that isn’t trending.” Maybe try a quiet village in Portugal. Or a park bench. Seriously, nature will appreciate it.
