Spain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, making the Southern European nation famous for its Mediterranean coastline, sweeping landscapes and historic cities among the most visited countries on earth.

Protesters have demanded change in popular tourist spots across Spain and visitors dining in the city of Barcelona were even squirted with water pistols last July. A ban on short-term holiday rentals in that major city is due to be implemented from 2028, with the mayor saying it will increase housing supply for residents.

While you'll still be able to book trips to Spain, Spanish governments are instituting regulations that may effect your trip.

The biggest change is that the EU's Entry and Exit System (EES) will finally be launched in 2025, most likely in the first half of the year.

New Spanish rules will effectively ban British expats from moving to the country, experts say. While the hundreds of thousands of UK citizens who have moved to Spain for a life in the sun won't be hit,

Here's what to know about this Spanish region's recent decision to change its tourism rental laws, and what this means for you as an international tourist.