The Junta de Andalucía's campaign to regulate the tourist housing market has resulted in the closure of 2,087 properties in the region between January 1 and April 20, 2026. These figures add to the 5,808 closures carried out in 2024 and the 6,860 in 2025, demonstrating continuous action by the regional administration.
By province, Málaga leads the list with 678 tourist apartments closed so far this year, followed by Cádiz with 438. Granada, which in previous years held a higher position, has seen a slowdown in cancellations, ranking third with 252. Regarding provincial capitals, Seville records the highest number of closures with 132, followed by Málaga with 102 and Granada with 127.
“"The reasons justifying the restrictions are the protection of the right to housing, the preservation of the residential function of certain neighborhoods, the prevention of tourist saturation, and the guarantee of neighborhood coexistence."
A significant aspect is the increase in ex officio actions by the administration, which now match complaints filed by individuals, neighbors, or interested parties. The most common irregularities leading to these sanctions include the lack of official registration with the Junta or failure to meet the necessary conditions for inclusion.
The situation has generated significant debate in Andalusia, especially in coastal areas and historic centers, where the proliferation of these accommodations has led to social unrest and prompted city councils like Málaga's to establish limits. A ruling by the High Court of Justice of Andalusia on February 18 supported the Málaga City Council's decision to restrict tourist apartments to 8% of total housing in certain neighborhoods, in defense of the right to housing and neighborhood coexistence.
