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.

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

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

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

Spain isn’t banning tourists but is introducing new measures to manage overtourism and housing issues, including freezing short-term rentals in some areas.

For the next three years, new holiday rentals will not be allowed to be registered across any of Malaga’s 43 districts, matching policies in place in areas across Spain. Holidaymakers will still be able to book hotels, Airbnbs and apartments as usual.

Housing shortages and rising prices have provoked people to protest against tourists in several cities such as Barcelona and Seville, as foreign buyers and mass tourism are seen as contributing factors to the crisis.

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.

Brits who are planning to fly to Spain this year may find themselves facing restrictions. Whether you're visiting for a week-long holiday or planning a sunshine retirement, it's important to keep up to date with the rule changes.