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 + €4.00 Barcelona surcharge
  Notes: Based on accommodation type. Max approx. €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: Active 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 released.
• Galicia
  Tax: Pending
  Notes: Law passed; awaiting implementation date.
• Tenerife (Canary Islands)
  Tax: Under discussion
  Notes: Proposal expected but not confirmed.
• Alicante
  Tax: Proposed
  Notes: Considering attraction-specific fees.
• Seville
  Tax: Proposed
  Notes: Potential charge for key tourist sites, not accommodation.

Regions with No Tourist Tax in 2025

• Valencia Region
  Status: No tax
  Notes: Planned tax cancelled after 2023 elections.
• Madrid
  Status: No tax
  Notes: No active plans to introduce one.
• Other regions without tourist taxes:
  Andalucía, Basque Country, Navarre, Extremadura, La Rioja, Murcia, Aragón, Canary Islands (except Mogán), Castilla-La Mancha (except Toledo), Castilla y León, Cantabria.

Who Has to Pay?

Tourist taxes generally apply to visitors aged 16 and over. Charges are per person, per night, and paid at check-in or check-out. Some regions offer multi-night discounts, and exemptions may apply for children or travellers with disabilities.

Final Tip

Always double-check with your accommodation provider before booking, especially in regions with pending tax proposals.

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