British visitor numbers rise in Fuerteventura as growth slows across the Canaries
British visitor numbers have risen in Fuerteventura in 2026, but Canary Islands tourism officials warn of slower growth across the islands and fewer scheduled airline seats.
British visitor numbers have risen in Fuerteventura during 2026, according to figures presented at the World Travel Market in London. The figures were shared as the Canary Islands opened its stand on 3 November. However, regional tourism officials warned that growth across the islands is slowing. The number of scheduled airline seats is also falling.
The report gives an outlook for the Canary Islands, rather than a detailed forecast for Fuerteventura. It gives no visitor totals for Fuerteventura and no breakdown of flight changes for the island.
Slower growth and fewer scheduled seats
UK arrivals across the Canary Islands rose by 13% in 2023 and 10% in 2024. Growth then slowed to 2% in 2025. The forecast for 2026 is a further rise of 1%.
Airline schedules show 3% fewer seats for the winter season. Early figures also point to 4% fewer seats for summer 2027. These figures cover the Canary Islands market, not Fuerteventura alone.
Jéssica de León, the Canary Islands’ tourism and employment minister, said demand was settling at very high levels. Tourist spending and business revenue were doing better. She said British tourists were paying closer attention to prices. The cost of living was putting pressure on their disposable income.
Britain remains the largest visitor market
The UK remains the largest source of tourists for the Canary Islands. British arrivals have risen on every island except Tenerife so far this year, according to the report.
More than four million British visitors travelled to the Canaries between January and August. The regional government expects the annual total to exceed six million. These visitors are expected to generate an estimated €8,405 million in revenue, 3% more than in 2025.
At the London fair, De León called for stronger promotion in the UK. She stressed the need to increase the value generated by visitors. She also called for efforts to attract interest in active holidays, wellbeing, food, and natural and cultural heritage.