No, Spain is not banning tourists

'I'm the King of Benidorm – Spain's tourist ban is not what it seems'

Nigel Pope, 63, has lived in the Costa Blanca town for seven years and has garnered a reputation as the 'King of Benidorm' – but his livelihood could be at risk

No, Spain is not banning tourists

Spain isn’t banning tourists, but new regulations are cracking down on short-term rentals. We VERIFY what travelers should know.

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Spain isn’t banning tourists, but new regulations are cracking down on short-term rentals. We VERIFY what travelers should know. Last year, a record 94 million tourists visited Spain, the Associated Press reported. But locals complained that the surge in visitors to the European country led to overcrowding and a lack of affordable housing. Several anti-tourism protests took place throughout Spain last year.   Now, news headlines and social post…

British Media Keep Saying Spain Is Banning Tourists. But Is It Really?

The British media is criticizing Spain’s new policies to combat overtourism. Tabloids are reporting that the popular destination is banning tourists, when in fact, the changes affect tourist rentals. In November, Malaga introduced a new rule prohibiting new rental properties in 43 neighborhoods where short-term rentals exceeded 8%. The move aims to ease pressure in areas with a high saturation of tourist homes and will be tested for three years.…