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.

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

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.

In the hope of dealing with overtourism, Spain has introduced bans on the registration of new holiday rental properties in 43 areas. This could see visitors struggling to find accommodation for their holidays..

Spain is introducing a three-year “tourist ban” affecting British holidaymakers. Or, at least, that is what headlines circulating this week might have you believe. The truth is, unsurprisingly, much more complex.

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.