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,

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 isn’t banning tourists, but new regulations are cracking down on short-term rentals. We VERIFY what travelers should know.

Spain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, making the Southern European nation famous for its Mediterranean coastline, sweeping landscapes and historic cities among the most visited countries on earth.

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.

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.