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,

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

At the moment, "Spain tourist ban" is one of the biggest search trends in the entire United States. It is no secret by now, Spain is doing its part to avoid overtourism. They set a two-year ban on short-term rentals earlier in the year in Alicante.

Several protests have been held across Spain and the Canary Islands calling for tougher regulation to tackle the issues. And it seems authorities are listening. A new three-year law was introduced in Malaga this month, which has been dubbed a ‘tourist ban’ by some.

Protesters have demanded change in popular tourist spots across Spain and visitors dining in the city of Barcelona were even squirted with water pistols last July. A ban on short-term holiday rentals in that major city is due to be implemented from 2028, with the mayor saying it will increase housing supply for residents.

In response to the expanding worries, Spanish authorities have launched new measures to gain control of the over-tourism.

But rest assured, sun-seekers; there are no signs an outright “tourism ban” is set to come into place in Spain, or even in Costa Del Sol. The region, which includes cities like Marbella and Torremolinos, has introduced a three-year ban on the registration of any new holiday rentals in 43 areas.

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

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

Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol and a favourite sunny getaway for Irish holidaymakers, has just launched its own restrictions, including a cap on holiday rentals, reports Cork Beo.

The new measures, incorrectly dubbed a 'Spain tourist ban' by some, are aimed at reducing the impact of excessive tourism in some areas.