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,

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

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

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.

Several protests have been held across Spain and the Canary Islands calling for tougher regulation to tackle the issues. And it seems authorities are listening. A new three-year law was introduced in Malaga this month, which has been dubbed a ‘tourist ban’ by some.

In response to the expanding worries, Spanish authorities have launched new measures to gain control of the over-tourism.

New Spanish rules will effectively ban British expats from moving to the country, experts say. While the hundreds of thousands of UK citizens who have moved to Spain for a life in the sun won't be hit,

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.