From the taxes in Portugal to the Airbnb bans in Spain, we explain all the rules that may affect 2025 European holidays.
Traveling in Europe is becoming increasingly complex For tourists. Some cities have a daily rate of tourists to be paid in the arrival. The inhabitants of some holiday places clearly stated that they did not meet the absolute prohibitions on the beaches or to the number of visitors in the main attraction centers. Other destinations say they are welcomedprovided that they respect the rules.
With a simple holiday in Europe, ‘Euronews Travel’ informs you. All tourist restrictions of the year.
Does Spain really prohibit tourism?
Spain’s struggle against extreme tourism hired a good part of the press. From the most popular protests to new norms and arrangements, tourists They are no longer welcome In Spain.
Although some have described the Spanish government’s measures as “forbidden to tourists”, this is not at all. Policies started Stop excessive tourism In the most popular destinations such as Mallorca, Tenerife and Barcelona, it is only about managing tourism.
Holiday rental, including Airbnb type And the apartments can continue to reserve. The only affected accommodation Due to the changes, there are floors registered after February 2024 and do not have their own entrances. For these rents, licenses will be permanently canceled. A protection area for a few cities entrance 43 In the neighborhood, short -term rents are prohibited from new rental houses like Málaga. Barcelona plansDelete the rental of tourist apartments There are restrictions before 2028 and in Alicante and Madrid.
If you travel to Spain this year, the main difference to notice will be the need for facilitating. More dataWhile staying or renting a car. Within the framework of new tourism regulations, they will request data such as your nationality, address, phone number and your E -mail address.
Where will the number of tourists restrict?
Restrictions are implemented Cruise passengers everywhere. He wants a few European cities from Ibiza, who limits the simultaneous rula, to Barcelona, which reduces the number of journeys that can visit it Stop Flow Thousands of cruise members. For veraneurlar, these new rules will not affect their travels, because Your cruise company will be planned Your calendar takes into account the rules and restrictions. However, it is appropriate to be aware of the local rates to be paid to enter the city. Venetian10 euro son.
Some large tourist places limit the number of visitors to combat extreme tourism. For example, symbolic Acropolis One from Athens 20,000 visitors per dayAnd you should allocate a place in advance to visit.
In 2024, PompeiiIt has experienced the weight of more than four million visitors, so 20,000 visitors will be introduced in 2025. Colosseum has 3,000 visitors in Rome at the same time. In Seville, Plaza de españa And although not yet implemented, charging between 3 to 4 euros for visiting tourists. Sardinia’s singular pink pink playa has been closed to the public since 1998 to protect her pink sand and fauna. Since 2023, Italy intensified the beach supervision And it is fined between 500 and 3,500 euros to enter illegally.
Other destinations limited tourists’ behavior and fundamental. Single groups hidden in Prague are not welcomeIn Rome, there may be a fine of ‘love locks’ on men and bridges without shirts. Check the restrictions of your target to avoid disturbing the locals.
Where will you have to pay the tourist rate this year?
Several touristy This summer they will add or increase tourist ratio.
Greece
Visitors to Greece will pay 8 euros a day, which is an additional cost of 56 euros per adult for a week -old trip. WITHLugo accommodation places do not charge for childrenOthers offer a lower ratio. In addition to the ratio of tourists, Greece In addition, it applies adaptation rate to all hotels, villas, Airbnbs and other accommodation for climate change collected when applied. Cost varies between 1.50 euros for the most basic accommodation and 10 euros per night for luxury hotels.
It may be profitable to visit the country outside the season. Between April and October, the tourism rate is reduced between 2 euros per day and the environment is reduced between 0.50 and 4 euros per day. This year, cruise passengers must also pay additional taxes, but the amount will depend on what they are directed.
Visit SantoriniHE MiconosWhile it costs 20 euros on the journey, only 5th bicycle tax increase in other places took place after a record last year, and the islands drowned with 20,000 cruisers a day. The domestic population exceeds a lot.
Portugal
The status of tourism taxation in PortugaL is less simple, because 306 different municipalities determine their own standards in taxation. Currently, at least 26 municipalities demand taxes in typical tourist towns such as Algarve and Lisbon. For example, Setúbal, on the skirts LisboaLast year, he brought a tax of 2 euros per person and will remain until 2025. Lisbon City Just like Madeira and Faro, it costs 2 euros per night. Azores, who did not receive taxes before, started to demand 2 euros per person as of January 2025.
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Like Portugal, Spanish regions determine their norms and their taxes will depend on where they go. Inside BarcelonaYou have to pay two rates: one urban and the other is regional tourist. Urban ratio until 2025 per capita and 4 euros at night, while the rate of tourists did not increase. Cruise passengers in Barcelona should pay 6.25 euros for more than 12 hours.
Tourist rate is paid according to accommodationand basic hotels ranging from 1.70 euros and 3.50 euros luxury accommodation per night. Apart from Barcelona, the same tourism rate is paid in the Catalonia region, but not urban. On the Balear Islands, the high season results in a green ratio ranging from 1 euro for luxury to luxury and shelters and camping areas.
In the first Spanish tourism tax applied at the municipal level, the city of Mogán Gran CanariaThis year’s visitors applied a modest rate. The new standard applied in the same type in all organizations is per capita and 0.15 euros at night. A few more cities, including Valencia and Madrid, proposed tourist rates, but none of them have yet been authorized. Again, Always worth consulting with accommodation If you need to get an extra fee.
Italy
Italian municipalities They identified their own tourism rates, so once again the rates to be paid will depend on where they are placed and visited. In big cities, it is almost certain that a tourist rate is applied. For example, it varies between 3 and 7 euros in RomeAccording to the type of accommodation. It ranges from 2 to 5 euros in Milan and 1 to 5 euros in Florence. Last year, Italy increased the application of a tourist rate In addition to the existing municipal rates, it is much higher for the most expensive hotels to be applied, up to 25 euros. The government states that the rate will help to fight Extreme tourismBut the issue is still arguing.
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If you go to the floating city, VeniceOne -day tourist will receive a fee to visit him. Between April 18 and July 27, on Friday -Sunday days or on holiday, visitors will have to pay 5 euros on a day, which rises to 10 euros if the reservation is made less than four days ago. During the visit, it can be paid before the trip that will create a QR code that should be with. You can also pay a waterproof point for whatsapp and arrival.
Elsewhere
In ParisThere are new tourist rates that can be applied in 2025. You should pay a tourist rate that changes depending on both a regional tax and the type of accommodation. In total, combined taxes range 1.95 euros in camp areas and 15.60 euros per person and the night of the most luxurious accommodation.
Amsterdam It continues to receive a tourism tax and uploaded its ratio for visitors from 7% to 12.5% of the accommodation cost. Orientally, a hotel costing 175 euros at night will be subject to 21.80 euros per night. A few British cities examines the possibility of applying ratio to tourists and Edinburgh Applying a compulsory tax is the agenda as a possible first city. Wales He also thinks of visitors, Like London, but not for now None of these plans.
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Both British traveling abroad and Europeans traveling to England This year there is another element to be remembered on the luggage list. People who visit England will need new electronic travel authority (ETA). It is already in force for people from outside the EU, but it will come into force for EU citizens on April 2.
ETA cost 11.82 euros at the launchAnd that’s what is currently paid to visitors. However, the British government is a increase Two weeks after the system is launched, the cost of upgrading to 18.91 euros. It has not yet been discussed in the British ParliamentHowever, experts say that there will be a significant increase in holiday cost, especially for families.
Since ETA is a two -year validity, it is recommended that travelers visit England, which demands as soon as possible at any time in the next two years. EU residents can demand ETA from 5 March 2025. For the British inhabitants who go to Europe, there is currently a travel procedure in Schengen in the field of Schengen. However, a new standard will be initiated at the end of 2025.
European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)It was delayed over and over again with the new input and output system (EES). The last update estimates that ETIAS will come into force in mid -2025 if everything goes well. He said EU ETIAS will start six months After the launch of SES. It had to cost 7 euros, but there is still no fixed calendar about when to start.
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