Turespazo: complete guide for registering tourist accommodation in Galicia

January 9, 2026

If you own or manage a tourist accommodation property (VUT) in Galicia, the term Turespazo will not only be familiar to you, but it is the central focus of your…

Regulations for tourist apartments in the Basque Country

July 17, 2025

The rise in tourism in the Basque Country has fueled the growth of tourist apartments, an increasingly popular option for both owners and travelers. However,…

New Regulations for Tourist Accommodation in Spain: The Digital One-Stop Shop

June 19, 2025

The Digital One-Stop Shop is a key tool in the digital transformation of the tourism sector in Spain. This centralized platform has been designed to simplify, unify, and control…

Can hotels ask guests for credit card information? A complete guide

June 13, 2025

Today, booking a hotel room usually involves handing over a credit card, either during the booking process or at check-in. This common practice…

Data protection regulations in hotels

June 12, 2025

Today, protecting personal information is essential for any hotel, and especially for its guests. With the digitization of booking processes,…

Regulations for tourist rentals in Valencia

Holiday rentals in Valencia: Limit of 10 days per guest

May 28, 2025

Tourist rentals in Valencia have undergone a significant regulatory change in the last year. If you own a tourist property or plan to rent one out, it's essential to be aware of the new restrictions:…

Plan reside: The new regulations for tourist apartments in Madrid 2026

May 23, 2025

Madrid is one of Spain's most popular tourist destinations, and the rental of tourist apartments has grown exponentially in recent years. However, this boom has brought…

How can you tell if a tourist apartment is legal?

April 25, 2025

Booking holiday accommodation may seem simple, but the legality of tourist apartments is an issue of increasing concern for both travelers and owners. In many…

What is the Digital ID Card?

April 9, 2025

The Digital National Identity Document (DNIe) is a digital version of the National Identity Document that complements, but does not replace, the physical one. This document, issued by the competent authorities, is essential for…

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Is it mandatory to present your ID card or passport at a hotel?

April 4, 2025

Often, guests are reluctant to show their ID at a hotel, and that's perfectly normal because we're handing over our personal data for…

Difference between scanning and photocopying identity documents when checking in.

March 26, 2025

When using automated check-in platforms, there's a big difference between scanning a document and photocopying it. It all depends on how the scanning process is performed…

Update to the Horizontal Property Law: Impact on tourist rentals

March 21, 2025

The Horizontal Property Law is the regulation that governs coexistence and the property regime in buildings and housing complexes that have common elements (such as entrances, elevators, etc.)

New law on holiday homes in the Canary Islands

New holiday housing law in the Canary Islands

March 14, 2025

At the beginning of 2026, the law was still being processed in the Parliament of the Canary Islands, after several postponements in the debate on amendments, so its entry into force was…

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Is it necessary to register as self-employed to rent out a tourist property?

February 26, 2025

Renting out vacation homes is an activity that brings financial benefits to owners who decide to dedicate a property to tourist rentals. Often, we're not sure if…

NRUA: New single registry for tourist rentals

February 5, 2025

With the arrival of 2026, the tourist and holiday rental sector continues to be subject to a series of legal considerations. Since July 1, 2025…

Prohibition of rental by the community of neighbors

Can the residents' association prohibit your vacation rental?

January 31, 2025

Could they prohibit you from renting your property? The short answer is yes, and, considering the latest Supreme Court rulings, it's now much simpler. After the two…

Fines for tourist accommodations for non-compliance with the legal requirement to register travelers

January 22, 2025

Over the past two years, both the police and the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) have launched several operations to detect tourist accommodations…

Is subletting a home legal?

December 26, 2024

In Spain, subletting a property is regulated by the Urban Leases Law (LAU). Subletting a property can be legal, but it is subject to certain conditions that must be met…

Regulations for renting rooms

December 11, 2024

Renting rooms as tourist accommodation is now commonplace in Spain, especially in properties where renting the entire place is too expensive or…

Fines for not declaring rental income

November 8, 2024

Why must a host declare rental income to the tax authorities? It is mandatory to declare income earned from renting a property to the Spanish tax authorities because Spanish tax law stipulates…

Obligation to keep a traveler registration book

October 4, 2024

In every tourist accommodation, it is mandatory to keep track of guest check-ins and check-outs, traveler reports, and their storage…

What is a certificate of occupancy and how is it obtained?

October 2, 2024

When registering a property as tourist accommodation with the public administration, one of the required certificates is the occupancy permit. This certificate is essential…

SES.HOSPEDAJES: Guide 2026

July 12, 2024

Every host or manager of any tourist accommodation must complete the Traveler Registration process and submit it to the authorities, regardless of the type of accommodation offered…

How to declare and manage Airbnb income in Spain

June 28, 2024

How to declare Airbnb income in Spain. The rise of platforms like Airbnb has transformed the vacation rental sector, creating new economic opportunities for many hosts. However,…

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