Nearly three-quarters of tourist flats in Alicante are being rented out without proper registration, according to the city council. This finding coincides with Spain’s newly introduced Airbnb law, which seeks to regulate the holiday rental market and ensure greater transparency and compliance.
A recent report by Alicante’s authorities found that of the 3,555 tourist properties listed in the city, a staggering 73% are unlicensed, many of which are advertised on platforms like Airbnb. Neighborhoods such as San Juan Beach, the Old Town, and the city center are hotspots for unregistered holiday homes, with over 75% of rentals in some areas failing to meet legal requirements.
The city council has also noted a 23% rise in holiday flats listed online in the past year, driving up the proportion of homes used for short-term lets. This surge, however, is taking a toll on Alicante’s housing market, with 20% of properties in popular districts now functioning as tourist…
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