Malaga in Spain Proposes Daily Tourist Tax of Up to €3

Malaga in Spain Proposes Daily Tourist Tax of Up to €3

Key Takeaways  

1. The Mayor of Malaga has proposed the introduction of a tourist tax.  
2. He suggests a €2 to €3 daily tax on overnight stays to address overtourism and housing shortages.  
3. Malaga is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.

Francisco de la Torre, the Mayor of Malaga, has requested the government to implement a "€2 or €3 tourist tax" for overnight stays in the city's hotels and tourist accommodations.

In a letter addressed to various authorities, including the Spanish Prime Minister and the Ministers of Tourism and Urban Development, the Mayor called for the creation of a legal framework that would require tourists to pay a daily tax for each night they stay in Malaga.

He emphasized that the rise in tourist housing has led to a shortage of long-term rental properties, negatively affecting local residents and exacerbating the housing crisis.

The Mayor noted that the implementation of such a tax would allow the city to mitigate the adverse effects of mass tourism and provide additional resources for the city council to address local housing issues.

Mayor's Plan to Use Revenue for Housing and Quality Tourism  

De la Torre is advocating for the tourist tax in response to the challenges caused by the increase in short-term tourist rentals. Many residents have been renting out their properties to tourists, contributing to a lack of long-term housing and driving up rent prices.

The Mayor plans to use the revenue from the tourist tax to assist low-income families with housing and to promote sustainable, high-quality tourism.

Porto in Portugal Also Looking to Raise Tourist Taxes

In Portugal, Porto is planning to raise its tourist tax, similar to Malaga, in order to improve local tourism services and enhance the quality of life for residents. The city council has approved a proposal to increase the tourist tax for overnight stays from €2 to €3, though the measure has not yet been implemented.

Several regions in Portugal, including the Algarve, Faro, and Lisbon, have already introduced tourist taxes. These taxes vary depending on the season, with lower fees during the off-peak months and higher rates in the busy season.

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