Overview

• Fuerteventura’s government began collecting a tourist tax at Cofete Beach to fund maintenance of its natural landscapes, as President Lola Garcia said the measure supports sustainable growth.
• From 2025, Mogán municipality in Gran Canaria will charge €0.15 per night on all accommodation guests, including residents, marking Spain’s first municipal tourism tax.
• La Oliva’s city council has initiated steps to establish its own tourist tax, with Mayor Isaí Blanco emphasizing the need for a balanced and fair model.
• The levies stem from islandwide demonstrations, including rallies by more than 130,000 residents in May who protested environmental degradation and infrastructure strain.
• Authorities maintain that the taxes form part of a shift toward a tourism model that prioritizes environmental protection over visitor numbers.