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.

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,

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.

Spain attracted a whopping 94 million tourists last year, making it one of the most visited countries on earth.

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

Malaga's tourist accommodation ban is also likely to be extended beyond the initial three-year term, and it is not the only part of Spain that's rolled out regulations. Alicante and Madrid have also implemented similar bands over the last year, and other Spanish cities, including Seville, are expected to follow suit.

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

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