Tourism in Spain

The government has declared war on holiday rentals and is preparing a raft of measures to regulate tourist flats, such as amending the Horizontal Property Law (LPH) so that the owners' associations can veto holiday homes or creating a single registry platform for properties rented for this purpose. Although the details of the Executive's plan are still unknown, the experts consulted by idealista/news believe that it will not help alleviate Spain's housing problem, since they will not ensure that supply matches demand. 

Located on the Cantabrian coast in Asturias, Gijón is a very interesting destination to visit.

The Consell de Mallorca will now impose €80,000 fines on anyone who illegally rents a property for tourist purposes. Furthermore, the fines established by law for this issue range from €40,000 to €400,000, and until now the lightest sanctions were being imposed.

Tarragona province is one of Catalonia's main tourist destinations.

Valencia is one of the top Spanish destinations for summer holidays. With a large city like the capital of Turia nearby, the Valencian coasts are a great option, as are places far from the sea. The outskirts of the big city also offer many options in summer.

Tourist flats have become a popular investment option. However, understanding the benefits and challenges involved is crucial.

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 Bank of Spain has analysed the weight that tourist accommodation has in the rental stock of the 25 urban areas with the highest density of holiday homes and Marbella and Elche at the top of the ranking. In Malaga, tourist apartments represent almost 65% of the rental market in the city centre, while the Alicante town's weight is close to 70% in the peripheral area. On the other hand, in Spain as a whole they represent 10%, more than double that of Madrid or Barcelona.

Spain received more than 16.1 million international tourists in the first quarter of the year, which is 17.7% more than the same period in 2023, according to National Institute of Statistics (INE) data. Tourists spent €21.948 billion between January and March, 27.2% more, ending the first quarter of the year as a "historic" period for tourism, according to the government. Specifically, each tourist spent an average of €1,363 in March during a stay of an average of 7.6 days. The Canary Islands accounted for 26.7% of the total until March, where the British, Germans and French stood out.

Located in the heart of northern Spain, the Picos de Europa National Park is the ideal opportunity to disconnect from everyday life. Lovers of nature and outdoor activities will find in this gem the perfect option to spend a few days with their family, as a couple, or even alone.

More than 57,200 people attended last Saturday's protests in the islands against the tourism model under the slogan ‘Canarias tiene un límite’ (‘The Canary Islands have a limit’). According to data from the Government Delegation in the Canary Islands provided to the Europa Press agency, the largest

Covadonga is an ideal place to visit as a family, alone or as a couple with multiple activities for all tastes, preferences or needs. With an idyllic natural environment, it is the perfect option to visit the north of the Iberian Peninsula if you don't have much time. One day could be enough to explore this Asturian gem, which has an outstanding historical and cultural heritage worth visiting at least once in your life.

House prices depend on many factors: the year it was built, its type, characteristics and location, especially if in a tourist area.

Spain closed the year with a new inbound visitor record, as anticipated by all forecasts. In 2023, 85.1 million tourists visited Spain, an increase of 18.7% over the previous year.

The Governing Council of the Andalusian Regional Government approved on Monday the new decree on tourist accommodation (VUT), tourist apartments and hotel establishments in the region, which introduces the main new feature that local councils may limit the maximum number of tourist flats per buildin

Madrid is among the ten cities worldwide that generate the most economic benefits from tourism while improving its environmental and social performance, according to the results from the 'Destination Always' report prepared by the digital travel platform Booking and presented at the 2024 FITUR inter

Madrid and Malaga are set to be the two Spanish cities with the highest growth in the number of international tourists in 2024 compared to 2019, before the pandemic, with up to 25% in the case of the capital of Madrid and 30% in the case of the capital of the Costa del Sol. This is one of the main

Spain leads the list of the most sustainable countries to travel to in 2024, followed by Chile, Argentina and Greenland, according to the 'Best in Travel 2024' list created by Lonely Planet, celebrating its 50th anniversary. The famous travel guide publisher explained, "Spain is making enormous str

London, Barcelona and Madrid are – in that order – the three most popular destinations for meetings and events in Europe next year, followed by Amsterdam and Paris, according to the new annual report from American Express GBT Meetings & Events. In last year's edition, Spain's two largest cities

We travel to Huelva to discover this week's charming hotel.

"The recovery of the tourism sector in Spain continues on the right track, placing the industry at the centre of economic growth". This is how the latest ING report starts, later stating that tourism in Spain is on the rise.

The recent boost in the tourism sector has kept Spain among the most attractive European countries for hotel investment. According to consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield, between March 2022 and March 2023, the sector attracted € 2.654 billion in investment, the third-highest figure in Europe.

San Sebastian isn't just beautiful, it's welcoming too. Booking has published the 2023 edition of its survey on the most welcoming cities on the planet, and Spain comes third with San Sebastian. After Matera topped the 2022 list, Italy has done it again this year, with Polignano a Mare taking

The secretary general of the socialist group in Congress, Isaura Leal, has closed the door to Unidas Podemos's idea of including a compromise amendment in the Housing Act to regulate tourist accommodation.

It appears that Madrid could follow other Spanish tourist destinations in adopting the controversial tourist tax, which will require visitors to pay an extra charge for each night they spend in the city.