What changed
Law 6/2025 regulates the tourist use of residential housing in the Canary Islands, requiring mandatory registration and limiting tourist apartments in zones declared saturated. It imposes conditions to protect the residential housing market and directly affects holiday rental platforms such as Airbnb.
Who is affected
Affects property owners who rent to tourists, holiday rental platforms, real estate agencies, and residents competing for affordable housing. Municipalities under high tourist pressure will face stricter restrictions on new tourist-use licences.
What to look out for
→ Property owners with tourist-use dwellings must confirm their registration in the official registry and check whether their area has been declared a saturated zone; operating without registration or in saturated zones can lead to suspension of the activity and financial penalties.
⚠️ This explanation was created with AI assistance and may be inaccurate or incomplete. It is not legal advice. Before taking action, check the official text and consult a qualified lawyer.
Original law: BOE-A-2025-26358 — Check the official text before relying on this explanation.