Malaga

Spain has introduced a three-year ban on new holiday rentals in popular destinations like Malaga to address overtourism and its effects on local communities. The measure targets property owners rather than tourists, with similar bans in Alicante and Madrid, and potentially more cities to follow.

Malaga province in southern Spain faces severe disruptions and mass evacuations as torrential rain leads to significant flooding, following recent deadly floods in Valencia. The Spanish meteorological agency AEMET warns of intense rainfall, with emergency services struggling to cope with the impact.