The organisers of the rallies say the huge influx in tourist numbers is inflicting irreparable damage to the environment and is leading to poverty among the islanders due to low pay and rising property prices.

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Protesters are calling for a change to the current economic model (Image: Getty)

Canary Islanders are taking to the streets today in their thousands to protest against mass tourism.

The organisers of the rallies say the huge influx in tourist numbers is inflicting irreparable damage to the environment and is leading to poverty among the islanders due to low pay and rising property prices.

Demonstrations will take place today across the islands in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and La Palma under the banner "The Canaries have a limit".

Spanish expats in the UK will also hold a rally in London in an effort to get their message across to Brits that "enough is enough".

The Canaries are a very popular destination for holidaying Brits, with almost six million visiting the islands last year.

The Express.co.uk will be reporting from the London protest with Investigations editor Zak Garner-Purkis on the spot.

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Demontrators against mass tourism will be taking to the streets across the Canaries today in their thousands.

A group called Canarians in the UK will also hold their own rally in the capital close to the London Eye.

The Express.co.uk will be reporting live from the rally. Throughout the course of the day we will keep you up to date with events both in London and in Spain

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