Ibiza’s government have removed over 2,500 “illegal short-term rental listings” from Airbnb in a crackdown on unauthorised accommodation.
As reported by Travel Daily Media, the initiative comes from the White Isle’s “Illegal Short-Term Rentals Taskforce”, working alongside the travel data company Mabrian, in an effort to eliminate all housing listings that are not legally sanctioned.
Since July 2024, a total of 14,532 beds from 2,831 listings have been taken off the Airbnb marketplace, including campervans, caravans, tents and cabins that were unable to provide legitimate rental licences.
The clampdown will have a damaging effect for clubbers and holidaygoers to the island, with the Balearic president Marga Prohens now claiming that Ibiza is now “100% free” of unlicenced accommodation.
Officials struck a deal with Airbnb in February, allowing them to fast-track the removal of properties that were thought to “operate on the margins of legality”.
It comes after it emerged last year that Brits flying to Ibiza could face a fine of up to £8,000 if they are unable to show proof of previously-booked accommodation on the island upon arrival.
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The proof of accommodation can take the form of a booking confirmation from a hotel, hostel or Airbnb, or documentation showing that you are visiting a holiday home or second home in Spain. If visiting friends or family who are resident in the country, a formal invitation letter is required.
Further information for legal regulations facing British visitors to Spain can be found here.
Ibiza was also one of the islands to impose a ban on alcohol sales in party hotspots between 9:30pm and 8am last year in an attempt to tackle “excessive tourism”. , individuals could face fines between €500-1,500 (£430-1290).
As of January, if caught drinking outside of designated areas, individuals could face fines as high as €3,100 (£2,580), and could be reported to their country’s embassy. The restrictions do not affect clubs, bars or restaurants, but do apply to on-street drinking and party boats within one nautical mile of San Antonio. All regulations are set to be in place until at least December 2027.
According to Luis Pomar, press officer at the Balearic Islands Tourism Council, the laws have been enforced to curb “anti-social behaviour.”
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