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 attracted a record/whopping 94 million tourists last year, making the Southern European nation famous for its Mediterranean coastline and historic sites one of 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.

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

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

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,