The number of tourist properties in Spain has risen sharply in the last year. According to the INE, in February there were 351,389 tourist flats throughout Spain, representing an increase of 9.2% year-on-year. Andalusia is the region with the most units (82,454), followed by the Valencian Community (59,413) and Catalonia (52,598). Currently, tourist flats represent 1.33% of the total residential stock, although their weight exceeds 1% in provinces such as Girona, Malaga, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas. On the other hand, in Madrid and Barcelona they represent less than 0.7%.

According to a press release, Meliá Hotels International has announced that it will open a new hotel in Lloret de Mar (Girona).

In the age of digitalisation and instant messaging, it is becoming increasingly common for negotiations and agreements to be conducted through electronic channels, such as WhatsApp. Leases are no exception to this trend, with landlords and tenants looking to simplify processes.

Spain's Golden Visa has been a major attraction for foreign investors for years, offering them the opportunity to obtain residency in the country in exchange for a significant investment. However, its future is now in question, with the government announcing it is to be withdrawn a few days ago.

Spain's villages and rural areas have been suffering depopulation for decades, threatening to leave their streets and houses deserted and empty. This is why this problem has been aptly named: "Empty Spain". Around 40% of villages are at risk of depopulation.

Buying a flat is one of the most important decisions anyone will ever make. Finding one that you like, that is located where you want and, above all, that you can afford is an uphill battle.

More than 260 villages from 60 different countries applied for the United Nations Tourism Agency's 2024 'Best Tourism Villages'. Casares (Malaga), Ainsa (Huesca), Sos del Rey Catolico (Zaragoza), Cudillero (Asturias), Mura (Barcelona) and Pals (Girona) have been nominated for the Best Tourist Town award, as they are committed to responsible, sustainable and accessible tourism.

The Alfa Inmobiliaria network assures that in the last two years the number of people interested in purchasing a home outside of large cities has doubled, caused by factors such as the difficulty of accessing property and the greater facilities for working remotely.

Home buying in Spain will increase 7%–10% this year, according to the real estate brokerage company donpiso, which assures that there has been a significant increase in demand for properties in holiday destinations in Spain since the beginning of March. Spring caused the second home market to accelerate, which is why real estate transactions skyrocketed in recent months in Spain.

Spain is home to villages with a rich historical heritage and priceless beauty, as well as well-priced homes and properties which would be impossible to buy or build in cities.