Tourist license in Andalusia: what you need to know before renting out your property

Before renting out your home short-term on the Costa del Sol, you need to comply with Andalusia's tourist rental regulations. It isn't optional paperwork — renting without being compliant can lead to fines, and more and more guests now look for the registration number before they even book. Here's a general overview — the specific details should always be confirmed with a professional or your local town hall.

Do I need to register before renting to tourists?

In Andalusia, renting out a whole property for short stays is regulated as a "vivienda con fines turísticos" (tourist-use property), and to operate legally you need to register with the Andalusian Tourism Registry before you start advertising. That registration is what gives you the number that must then appear on any platform where you list your property.

Common requirements set out by the regulation

• Registration with the Andalusian Tourism Registry before you start operating.
• A valid habitability certificate or first-occupancy licence.
• Direct outside ventilation and adequate cooling depending on the time of year.
• Official complaint forms available to guests.
• The registration number visible on every listing, both on platforms and on your own website.
• Reporting guest details in line with public safety regulations.

Your owners' association may have a say too

Since a 2019 reform to Spain's Horizontal Property Law, owners' associations can restrict or even ban short-term tourist rentals in a building with a qualified majority vote. Before committing, check your community's bylaws and recent meeting minutes to make sure there isn't already a restriction in place.

Why this is far simpler with an experienced manager

This process is one of the biggest sources of confusion — and mistakes — for first-time owners. A manager who already knows the process in your area can guide you through it step by step, so you don't discover a compliance issue after your first booking, when it's far harder to fix.

• TrustWe explain the process in plain language.
• ReliabilityWe know the regulations across the Costa del Sol.
• ResultsYour listing goes live compliant, with no surprises later.
• Peace of mindOne less thing to worry about.