Majorca has been making headlines this summer as locals took a stand against overtourism with protests engulfing the streets of the island's capital, Palma. And it’s no wonder why, as a huge 17.8 million tourists visit the island each year, including 3.
7 million Britons in 2023. But while this may seem like discouraging news, it could also be taken as a reminder to explore similar destinations in Spain with less crowds and cheaper beers. As part of a new study, the travel experts at eurochange have highlighted La Gomera, in the Canary Islands , as a lesser-known spot with warm weather and £1.
55 beers to enjoy in the southern European country. Laura Evans-Fisk, head of digital and engagement at eurochange, said: “Majorca is understandably one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. “However, it may not be the safest time to visit this summer, so, to avoid fuelling the over-tourism problem over there, we wanted to share some similar holiday spots that are equally as beautiful and offer just as much historic charm.
“Destinations like Lafranc, on the Costa Brava, and La Gomera, the second smallest of Spain’s Canary Islands, have very similar climates and offer the perfect balance of relaxed beaches and incredible mountain ranges, just like Majorca, but without the crowds.” La Gomera is known for being one of the less visited of its archipelago, despite boasting a stunning, rugged coastline with small black-sand beaches and scenic hiking routes. Among its .
