As a direct result of the wave of anti-tourist protests that spread across Europe last summer, countries have been rolling out new restrictions and rules in an effort to address the impacts of overtourism.

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.

As a direct result of the wave of anti-tourist protests that spread across Europe last summer, countries have been rolling out new restrictions and rules in an effort to address the impacts of overtou

If you have extra time, San Juan Beach is worthwhile. You'll find this stretch of shoreline just about 6 miles northeast of Alicante city. Playa de San Juan is known as one of Spain's best beaches ...

John George, also known as John Hardy, had been on holiday in Alicante when he was reported missing in December.

House prices in the Valencian Community, particularly in Alicante, have experienced significant growth over the past year

Spain expects even more tourists to flock to the country in 2025 after an estimated record 94 million foreigners visited last year,

Malaga city, which is the capital of Costa del Sol, will ban the registration of holiday rentals across 43 districts

Spain has introduced a new measure designed to target those who would seek to rent out properties as opposed to those seeking to rent - and it could impact holidaymakers

A new measure has taken effect this month to curb overtourism in one of Spain's most frequently travelled destinations

The board of directors of Banco Sabadell plans to hold an extraordinary meeting this Wednesday to deliberate on the transfer of its headquarters to Catalonia. Camera: MIGUELINA GALIANO. FOOTAGE OF THE SABADELL BANK HEADQUARTERS IN ALICANTE.

Much has been made in the media lately of a so-called 'tourist ban' in Spain. It comes after anti-tourist protests swept the country last year, with tens of thousands of people taking part, particularly in Mallorca, Barcelona and the Canary Islands.