Which Regions in Spain Will Charge a Tourist Tax in 2025?

Which Regions in Spain Will Charge a Tourist Tax in 2025?

Planning a holiday in Spain this year? Depending on where you stay, you may need to pay a tourist tax. These are typically small nightly fees added to hotel or holiday accommodation bills and are used to fund local services and sustainable tourism initiatives. Below is the complete list of regions that charge, plan to charge, or have cancelled a tourist tax in 2025.

Regions Charging a Tourist Tax in 2025:

• Catalonia (including Barcelona)
  - Tax: €1.20–€6.00 per night plus €4.00 city surcharge in Barcelona
  - Notes: Based on accommodation type. Maximum up to €10 per night
• Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Formentera)
  - Tax: €1.00–€4.00 per night (high season)
  - Notes: 50% discount in low season and from the 9th night onward
• Toledo
  - Tax: €1.00–€2.50 per night
  - Notes: Applies to overnight stays and day visitors. Introduced in 2025
• Santiago de Compostela
  - Tax: €0.50–€2.50 per night
  - Notes: Based on accommodation category. Active as of 2025
• Mogán (Gran Canaria)
  - Tax: €0.15 per person per night
  - Notes: In force since January 2025

Regions with Pending or Approved Tourist Taxes (Not Yet Active):

• Asturias
  - Tax: Pending
  - Notes: Approved for summer 2025. Final rates not yet published
• Galicia
  - Tax: Pending
  - Notes: Legislation passed. Awaiting implementation date
• Tenerife (Canary Islands)
  - Tax: Under discussion
  - Notes: Proposal expected but not confirmed yet
• Alicante
  - Tax: Proposed
  - Notes: Considering attraction-specific entrance fees
• Seville
  - Tax: Proposed
  - Notes: Evaluating a charge for key tourist sites, not accommodation stays

Regions with No Tourist Tax in 2025:

• Valencia Region
  - Status: No tax
  - Notes: Planned tax scrapped after 2023 elections
• Madrid
  - Status: No tax
  - Notes: No active plans to implement one
• Other regions with no tourist tax:
  Andalucia, Basque Country, Navarre, Extremadura, La Rioja, Murcia, Aragon, Canary islands (except Mogan), Castilla-La Mancha (except Toledo), Castilla y León, and Cantabria

Who Has to Pay?
Tourist taxes typically apply to visitors aged 16 and over. They are charged per person, per night, and usually collected at check-in or check-out. Some regions offer discounts after multiple nights, and exemptions often apply to children or people with disabilities.

Final Tip:
Always confirm with your accommodation provider before booking, especially in regions where tax proposals are still pending.

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Sources:

Euronews

Wise

Architectural Digest

The Times

Civitfun

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