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 earth.

Spain's government wants to limit short-term tourist rental platforms like Airbnb, but new research reveals how restricting them might actually hurt jobs and the economy, and that they'll still be far more profitable than normal rentals even with higher taxes.

Short-term rental booking platform Airbnb has hit back at Spanish restrictions on rental properties, stressing that they will have severe repercussions for both income and jobs. Citing research undertaken by Oxford Economics in late 2024,

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.

Spain is the most popular sun destination for Irish holidaymakers, who flock year after year to the mainland, Canary and Balearic islands.

Airbnb on Tuesday responded to comments made by Spain's premier in which he blamed them for the increase in rental prices in the country and promised tougher laws against short-term rentals.

Airbnb has hit out at the new Spanish restrictions, claiming that they will have severe consequences for income and jobs.

The biggest change is that the EU's Entry and Exit System (EES) will finally be launched in 2025, most likely in the first half of the year.

LET’S be crystal clear. There is NO Spanish tourist ban. Despite the fear-mongering headlines, there is not, and will never be, a ban on tourists. To say otherwise is just total nonsense. Last

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

Here's what to know about this Spanish region's recent decision to change its tourism rental laws, and what this means for you as an international tourist.

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 earth.