
Is Airbnb Banned in Spain? What Tourists Need to Know
There is no Airbnb ban in Spain, but 65,935 listings were blocked and the national registry annulled in May. How to check a rental's licence before you book.

There is no Airbnb ban in Spain, but 65,935 listings were blocked and the national registry annulled in May. How to check a rental's licence before you book.

Spain is spending about 30 million euros to move visitors off the big four. The hotel data says nobody moved: twelve underrated cities took 8.95 million overnight stays in 2025 against Barcelona alone at 21.7 million.

Spain has 17 regions, but 90% of visitors crowd into six. Where to go in Spain by region, with real arrival data, taxes and seasons from INE and AEMET.

The Spain tourist tax varies by city in 2026: Barcelona charges up to €12/night, the Balearics up to €4.40, plus Galicia's new 2025 fees. Updated monthly.