The Atlantic migration route now surpasses the Mediterranean

Crossings to the Canary Islands via the Atlantic have become the main migration route to Europe.

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The fact

In 2026, over 30,000 people used this route, compared to 22,000 in the Mediterranean.

Climatic conditions and tightened controls explain this geographic shift.

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