Protesters against mass tourism in the popular Canary Islands have been handed a victory after it was revealed a major airline has dropped a direct route to Tenerife.

The European Union holiday hotspot has faced growing numbers of migrants trying to reach Spanish shores as they try to escape the north of Africa.

Protesters in Lanzarote and Tenerife have been handed a significant win in their fight against overtourism. The Canary Islands have seen numerous demonstrations over the perceived overcrowding by tourists,