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Málaga short-term rental rules (2026)

Andalusia · Spain
Restricted
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits. New licences are paused under a moratorium.

1.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Night cap
None

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Guest registration

The law in Spain requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.

System: SES.HOSPEDAJES

Deadline: Immediately and no later than 24 hours

Authority: Ministerio del Interior (Policia Nacional / Guardia Civil)

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Málaga rules

16 rules on record for Málaga, 4 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: malaga.eu (official), checked 1 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Málaga?

Yes, with material limits. 1.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Málaga?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Málaga?

No night cap is on record.

Do hosts in Málaga have to register their guests?

The law in Spain requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: SES.HOSPEDAJES. Deadline: Immediately and no later than 24 hours. Authority: Ministerio del Interior (Policia Nacional / Guardia Civil).

When were the Málaga rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Málaga on 1 Nov 2026.

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