At the moment, "Spain tourist ban" is one of the biggest search trends in the entire United States. It is no secret by now, Spain is doing its part to avoid overtourism. They set a two-year ban on short-term rentals earlier in the year in Alicante.

Headlines circulating this week suggest British tourists could be unwelcome on Spanish soil – so what’s the reality?

But rest assured, sun-seekers; there are no signs an outright “tourism ban” is set to come into place in Spain, or even in Costa Del Sol. The region, which includes cities like Marbella and Torremolinos, has introduced a three-year ban on the registration of any new holiday rentals in 43 areas.

The biggest change is that the EU's Entry and Exit System (EES) will finally be launched in 2025, most likely in the first half of the year.

Holiday-lovers are panicking over Spain’s so-called ‘tourist ban’, but what’s the reality behind the headlines?

In the hope of dealing with overtourism, Spain has introduced bans on the registration of new holiday rental properties in 43 areas. This could see visitors struggling to find accommodation for their holidays..

Spain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, making the Southern European nation famous for its Mediterranean coastline, sweeping landscapes and historic cities among the most visited countries on earth.

Here's what to know about this Spanish region's recent decision to change its tourism rental laws, and what this means for you as an international tourist.