US EditionNo, Spain isn’t banning tourists. Here’s what to know before planning a trip
- Spain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, making it one of the most visited countries on Earth.
- Malaga has prohibited the registration of holiday rentals across 43 districts, a measure described as a 'tourist ban'.
- Residents have expressed frustration over the tourism boom pricing them out of the housing market.
- Tourists can still book Airbnbs, hotels, and other accommodations in Malaga and its 43 impacted districts.
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Spain’s ‘tourist ban’: What you need to know
Holiday-lovers are in a right flap over Spain’s so-called ‘tourist ban’ – a term coined by a section of the British press apparently intent on funnelling home tourists away from Spain back to the UK – but what’s the truth behind the headlines? Let’s cut through the noise and get to the facts about this supposedly sun-blocking move in the UK’s second-favourite holiday destination. Source
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolSpain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, which makes the European country, famous for its Mediterranean coast, extensive landscapes and historic cities, one of the most visited in the world. The increase of visitors has sometimes caused complaints from some Spaniards about “excessive tourism”, with concerns about overpopulation, the use of water and, in particular, the availability and affordability of housing. The Spanish governm…
Is Spain banning tourists? Not exactly: Here’s what to know before booking
After attracting a record-breaking 94 million tourists in 2024, several Spanish cities are implementing guidelines to regulate tourism rental properties. The country is not banning tourism, but several cities are dialing back on how many “short-term rentals” will be available to tourists amid a national housing crisis.
Spain and Portugal issue warning to UK tourists after 'limit has been reached'
Some residents have found themselves living in buildings where tourist flats make up the majority of units. In the most extreme cases, residents have been left on their own, surrounded entirely by tourist flats
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