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

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,

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

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.

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

Holiday-lovers are panicking over Spain’s so-called ‘tourist ban’, but what’s the reality behind the headlines?

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

Alicante and Madrid have enacted similar bans over the past 12 months, with Seville and other Spanish cities expected to follow suit. The Malaga city ban is also anticipated to be extended beyond its initial three-year term.

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.