Tenerife is, by far, the island most visited by Russians, with 60,472 visitors in 2019, a figure that represents 82.6% of the total number of Russian tourists in all of the Canary Islands.
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Tenerife is, by far, the island most visited by Russians, with 60,472 visitors in 2019, a figure that represents 82.6% of the total number of Russian tourists in all of the Canary Islands.
In 2022, the United Kingdom was the most important tourism source market for the Canary Island of Tenerife. Close to 2.3 million British tourists visited this Spanish island that year, roughly three times the number of Spanish tourists from the mainland.
Thailand appears to be one of the most popular destinations for these holidaymakers, with premium-class travel up 81 per cent from 2019. Premium travel to the UAE is up 108 per cent. Tourists have also flocked to Turkey (up 41 per cent), the Maldives (up 137 per cent) and Egypt (up 181 per cent).
The crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean around Tenerife and the Canary Islands are internationally known for their quality and temperatures of 70 degrees. Filled with a rich diversity of marine life, the island is an undersea paradise for experienced or first time divers.
“Russia's invasion of Ukraine has certainly restricted the holiday choices of its citizens, as direct flights to many popular destinations have been banned,” he said. “It is still possible for Russians to visit Europe, but they now need to change planes in places like Istanbul or Dubai.”
The Schengen Area includes the Atlantic islands belonging to Spain and Portugal, such as the Canaries (Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa) and Madeira. However, most overseas regions and territories are not part of the Schengen Area.