Spain has introduced new measures to tackle the issue of overtourism and its impact on locals - including a 'tourist ban' in some of the country's most popular destinations
Spain is taking measures to combat overtourism, with new restrictions being introduced in some of its most frequented destinations. Malaga, the capital of Costa del Sol and a beloved sunny retreat for UK holidaymakers, is among the cities implementing these changes.
Malaga has now rolled out its own restrictions, imposing a limit on holiday rentals. This follows similar measures implemented in Alicante and Madrid last year, with other tourist hotspots like Barcelona and Seville expected to do the same as local residents claiming that the surge in tourism is driving up housing prices and making it unaffordable for them, reports Cork Beo.
What does it mean for tourists? Malaga has prohibited the registration of holiday rentals across 43 districts. While this move has been widely dubbed a "tourist ban", it's actually aimed at those looking to rent out properties rather than those seeking to rent. Can tourists still book Airbnbs and hotels in Spain? Tourists can continue to book Airbnbs, hotels, and other accommodations throughout Malaga and all 43 of its affected districts. This includes the already registered 13,000 holiday rentals in Malaga city.
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