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

MALAGA has announced a fresh crackdown on tourist accommodation following a wave of protests by fed-up locals.  Headlines around the world have dubbed the

Málaga, Spain, implemented a ban on new vacation rentals being registered in 43 of its neighborhoods, where they make up over 8% of the residences. While not exactly a tourist ban, the move aims to crack down on overtourism in Málaga,

Spain attracted a record/whopping 94 million tourists last year, making the Southern European nation famous for its Mediterranean coastline and historic sites one of the most visited countries on eart

Existing rentals, hotels and Airbnb will continue to house tourists (except for a small number of rentals that were registered after February 22, 2024), however, the registration of new ones in the area’s 43 districts will be prohibited.

Spain has introduced new regulations that could affect some tourists visiting the country for their summer holidays this year. However, a rule change brought in at one of its most popular resorts prompted panic and confusion after it was mistakenly characterised as a “tourist ban”.

While you'll still be able to book trips to Spain, Spanish governments are instituting regulations that may effect your trip.

As a direct result of the wave of anti-tourist protests that spread across Europe last summer, countries have been rolling out new restrictions and rules in an effort to address the impacts of overtou