Recent headlines have sparked confusion regarding Spain's stance on tourism, with some suggesting a "tourist ban." However, these claims are somewhat misleading. Spain continues to welcome visitors; the term "tourist ban" refers to new regulations targeting short-term rental properties to address housing concerns.

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

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 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.

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.

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.