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Mallorca Tourist Tax

2023 Mallorca Tourist Tax Rates

Mallorca tourist tax (sustainable tourism tax).

Tourist Tax in Mallorca (also known as Tourism Eco Tax-Sustainable Tourism Tax) was first introduced by the Balearic Government in 2016. Since then many excellent environmental projects throughout the Balearic Islands have been funded with the proceeds.

Normally you will pay this tax on arrival at your accommodation unless it has been previously collected by your Agent/Tour Operator. The price per day ranges depending on the category of your accommodation.

Current Tourist Tax Rates 2023

Prices are per person, per day

Children under 16 free

Reduction on tax to 50% from 9th day

1 May - 31 October

Cruise Ships - 2 euros

(except those who have their base port in the Balearic Islands)

Hostal, guest house - 1 euro

Rural Hotels - 2 euros

Holiday Rentals (all types) - 2 euros

Hotels/Tourist Apartments 1, 2 and 3 Star/Keys - 2 euros

Hotels/Tourist Apartments, 3 Star/Keys Superior, 4 Star - 3 euros

Hotels/Tourist Apartments, 4 Star/Keys Superior, 5 Star Luxury - 4 euros

For example 2 people staying in a 4 star Hotel will pay

3.30 per person per day inclusive of IVA

1 November - 30 April

Winter rates 75% reduction

Funds collected from the Tourist Tax have been streamed into various environmental projects throughout the Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca Ibiza and Formentera. A Commission on Sustainable Tourism was set up to decide together with existing organisations how the money is to be spent each year. The main issues are environmental restoration, improving the quality of tourism offering, improving infrastuctures for future tourism, promotional projects, cultural heritage projects, research, development and the improvement of job quality (including educational aspects) within the Balearic Islands.

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The Balearic Tourist Tax

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The subject of the Tourist Tax is a very touchy one here on the Balearic Islands. Many, including tour operators and hotel owners, feel that it may put visitors off from spending their holidays over here. As discussions about the Tourist Tax (from now on “TT”) have been circulating for some years now, fears have grown that it will dampen Mallorca’s popularity with foreign tourism, while others seriously ask why the islands should be for free, when they have to pay a fortune elsewhere for services throughout their holidays. For example: Holidaymakers who want to spend a day on any beach in Germany with their families find themselves shelling out a small fortune and those who are not prepared to pay are simply denied access! Considering for example the summer weather conditions there compared to the glorious sunshine in Mallorca, one does wonder why on earth they have not levied the TT here ages ago!

The Tourist Tax in Mallorca is meant to go towards the upkeep of Mallorca’s beauty spots, which suffer heavily each year from the multitudes of visitors, and also towards protecting and maintaining the island’s natural resources . The islands are vying for about 120 million Euros in their coffers, money much needed to pay for restoration work once the season is over – providing it really is used on conserving the environment as planned. The TT is supposed to make tourism more sustainable and bearable for the island’s inhabitants during the high season – a kind of compensation for damage done by tourism.

Which are the rates of the tourist tax in 2021

In order to keep it simple the rates are as follows and are only charged for those over 16 years of age: people staying at luxury hotels will be charged 4€, those at a mid-range hotels/accommodation 3€, all cruise passengers and people staying in cheaper hotels, apartments and rented villas will be charged 2€ and campers and guests of modest hostels will pay 1€. Previously, cruise passengers only paid the TT if they stayed for longer than 12 hours, now they all must pay no matter how long they stay. During the winter months, November to April, there will be a 75% reduction which should motivate visitors to experience the island’s unique winter charm and enjoy the off-season tranquillity.

Organising the Mallorca Tourist Tax

If you are the owner of a Mallorca property for sale and are renting out to holiday makers, you need to sign up for the charging and subsequent payment of the TT. Best you go and see your gestor/accountant and get him/her to explain the procedure and help you master it, you must get yourself organised before you advertise your Mallorca property for rent. The gestor will also remind you that the TT has IVA included which has to be paid every 3 months. This means that you must start collecting your cost receipts and invoices relating to your property such as: laundry and cleaning, garden and pool cleaning, security if in place, electricity/water and general property management. Your Mallorca villa for sale has actually become a business and you need to be in touch with everything your gestor tells you to do.

How can i pay the tourist Tax?

There are 2 ways of paying the Tourist Tax: first it means a form of book-keeping for the villa owner in as much as you need to collect the receipts of payment, numbered and detailed of all clients, the proof of age for all under 16 year old. The second way is much easier providing you rent out for more than say 2 months a year: you pay a fixed sum every year, the so-called “estimación objectiva”. Either way, you pay the Tourist Tax once a year during the period 1st May to 30th June and you will receive an invoice from the tax office, like when the IBI is paid. Check with your gestor with regards to how much you must charge as the rates may have slightly risen, in 2021 the villa charge for less than 9 days was 2€ per day and for more than 9 days 1€ per day from day 9 onwards.

Remember the tourist needs to show proof that the Tourist Tax has been paid, so send out 2 separate, detailed invoices with successive numbers, one for the rental and the other for the TT: for example 7 days in a Mallorca holiday villa rental 4500€, tourist tax 6 pax x 2€ per day x 7 days 84€. 

Renting out your property is still a good business?

Renting out your villa or apartment  in Mallorca is a business now for you, but once you get into the swing of things, you will be pleased with the income  that your property can generate. Your invoices must be showing the following details: any business name, the exact property address and license number, the ID or passport number of one of your guests, the number of days they are staying, the price per day and the total amount paid. Things may seem to be getting complicated and do not forget as the owner of a property in Mallorca you need to submit an annual tax form in December, this needs to be complied with otherwise you may encounter problems when it comes to selling your Mallorca villa or finca.  We strongly suggest to search for properties in Mallorca with a valid holiday rental license if you plan to rent out your property as a rental business. 

Good News for the environment !

The good news is you as the owner of a country villa for sale in Mallorca collecting the Tourist Tax will be doing your bit to contribute to maintaining Mallorca’s natural beauty and infrastructure and the island will most certainly reward you for your efforts! The most important purpose is the protection of the nature of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands, preservation and recovery. This means, for example, improving protected natural parks like the Albufera or the Tramuntana World Heritage and strengthening the conservation of natural ecosystems and native fauna and flora. External Sources about the Mallorca Tourist Tax: https://property-lawyers.com/property-mallorca/

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• Protection and conservation of the environment and natural heritage of the islands.
• Promoting sustainable tourism by encouraging people to visit in low season during autumn and winter months.
• The tax fund is being used to preserve and renovate the cultural heritages like historical buildings situated in the islands.
• The tax fund is also used to create job opportunities in the tourism sector and higher employment opportunities outside the high season of tourism which is the summer season.
• The fund is also being used for research towards corrective measures of the problems associated with climate change.
• The tax is charged every day on per person basis
• The tax depends on the category of accommodation
• There is a reduction in the rate by half from the 9th day of a holiday
• The tax is reduced to a quarter of the high season in the low season
• Children under the age of 16 do not need to pay any tax
• The tax must be paid while checking in to the accommodation

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How much is the tourist tax in Mallorca?

Currently, from May 1 to October 31 there is a tax of the following amount per day:

Note: Tourist tax also applies to tourist apartments, vacation homes, campgrounds and even hostels.

Note: from the 9th day of stay, the tax is reduced by 50%.

How much is the tourist tax in Mallorca in winter?

Less will be paid by those who will rest on the island from November 1 to April 30. Winter rates are 75% lower.

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Everything you need to know about the tourist tax in Mallorca

The tourist tax (known before as ecotax) was approved by the Balearic government on March 22nd and will start to be applied on July 1st, 2016. With lots of contradictory information going around, here is a simple summary of what it will entail.

The tax will be charged to your accommodation bill, but it is the hotel who will ultimately have to pay the Balearic government. The amount depends on the type of accommodation you are staying in, from €0.50 for campsites and hostels, to €2 for five-star hotels. Three-star superior and four-star hotels, which comprise most of the rooms on offer in Mallorca, will have to charge €1.50 per day. Apartments, B&Bs and cruise ships calling at any of Mallorca's port for more than 12 hours are also subject to the tourist tax.

Children under 16 years old are free from the tax, and it is reduced in half from the eighth day on the island, as well as during the off-season (November to April). This means that the average family of four would end up paying an additional €21 to €56 on a one-week holiday in August.

This revenue will be invested in Mallorca's tourist sector , from new environmental projects to heritage protection, cultural promotion, and employment. A committee made up of 31 unpaid members, and controlled by the Balearic parliament, will decide where the money goes. The government predicts they will collect around €40 and €50 million this year, and around €60 and €70 million in 2017, with the current tax set until 2019.

Representatives of Mallorca's tourist sector have voiced their fears of a decrease in the number of visitors due to this surcharge, even if a similar tourist tax has been operating in Cataluña since 2012 with no real impact. Other areas in Spain are also contemplating its implementation.

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The new Balearic government in place and it is time for outgoing ministers to hand over official briefcases and documents to their successors. On Tuesday, Iago Negueruela made the transfer to Jaume Bauzà , who will be minister for sport and culture as well as for tourism. It was an encounter during which Negueruela was said to have been distant and somewhat frosty.

The new tourism minister, a one-time mayor of Montuïri, said that he will need some time to settle in, to meet his officials and to start the Partido Popular's programme .

Without going into detail, Bauzà explained: "We are going to follow the roadmap marked out in the electoral campaign by President Marga Prohens. One of the priorities will be to change and modify the tourism law . We are going to recover the best of past laws, to which changes should not have been made. This will be done with maximum consensus."

On the tourist tax (aka sustainable tourism tax), the new minister acknowledged that after it was introduced in 2016, the spending of revenue was in line with purposes that had been set out in the relevant legislation. "But later it became a mixed bag to finance all kinds of initiative that had nothing to do with tourism." One of his first measures will be to ensure that funds are used for improving tourist infrastructures and the "conversion" of mature resorts. " These funds must not be wasted."

While the PP have pledged to keep the tourist tax, there is speculation that rates between November and April may be lowered (they are currently a quarter of the rates from May to October) or even scrapped.

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Spain tourist tax - how much is tourist tax for Majorca, Benidorm, Barcelona and more

Tourist tax in Spain is a controversial topic among hoteliers and visitors, but something there is no getting away from if you choose to travel to the country's most popular holiday spots.

The decision to charge a levy is left up to local authorities, meaning those that do charge the tax can have different rates and eligibility.

Although the majority of the country is tourist tax-free, some of the most popular areas of Spain now charge a fee for tourists to help pay for infrastructure, resources, amenities and even to reduce the number of visitors at peak times. A family of four could face paying an additional €175 for a week away to the most expensive destinations. This, along with essentials like travel insurance and luggage , could quickly make a cheap deal look much more pricey.

Currently, Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and some parts of Catalonia (including Barcelona) charge a tourist tax. Valencia (which includes Benidorm) is due to launch its tourist tax in December 2023.

Madrid has also discussed the introduction of a tariff on numerous occasions but has not yet implemented one. Parts of Andalusia, such as Seville, Granada and Malaga, have also expressed interest in introducing a tourist tax, while northern regions Galicia and San Sebastian are also considering introducing a charge.

Each area charges the tax slightly differently, which we’ve broken down for you below. Or use our Spain tourist tax calculator to see what you'll need to pay.

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The Balearic Islands has charged a tourist tax covering all islands on the archipelago – Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera - since 2016, in a bid to make tourism more sustainable and preserve the environment.

The cost for each visitor is between €1-€4 per night depending on the type of accommodation they are staying in, with those in the most luxurious hotels paying the most.

Campers and those staying in hostels or lodgings pay €1 a day, cruise passengers (no matter the length of their visit) and those in budget hotels and apartments up to 3 stars pay €2, mid-range accommodation visitors pay €3, and luxury hotel guests pay €4 a day.

Rates more than halve during low season between November 1 and April 30.

They are: Hostel dwellers and campers pay 25 cents a day, cruise passengers and budget hotel and apartment guests up to 3 stars pay 50 cents, 3 star 'superior' and 4 star hotels charge 75 cents and 4 star 'superior' and five star luxury hotels charge €1.

Children under 16 are exempt. Those staying longer will have a 50% discount applied starting on the ninth day of staying at the same accommodation.

Barcelona charges visitors between €3.75 and €6.25 a night depending on the type of accommodation they are staying in.

Some of the money goes to the Catalonia region with the rest going to the city. The prices are due to go up steadily over the next few years as the city authority raises its fee. The first rise came into force on April 1 2023.

Currently, those in hotels and apartments up to four stars pay €5.50 a night. This goes up to €6.25 for those in five star hotels.

Housing for tourist use, such as Airbnb are charged €5 a night with other, lower-ranked establishments costing €3.75 a night.

Cruise passengers must pay €5.75 to enter the city, or €4.75 if spending more than 12 hours there.

From April 1 2024, the Barcelona city surcharge will increase again by 50 cents a night.

Children under 16 are exempt from the tourist tax in Barcelona.

Outside of Barcelona, the rest of Catalonia charges tourist tax. Because this is only collected by the regional authority, this is cheaper than Barcelona but can still add up for a family staying for a week.

The charge is between €0.60 and €3 a night, again depending on the type of accommodation.

Those in a 5-star hotel are charged €3, dropping to €1.20 for those in 4-star hotels and apartments.

So-called 'housing for tourist use' such as an Airbnb, costs €1 a night, with other establishments costing €0.60.

Cruise ship passengers staying less than 12 hours must pay €3, with the price dropping to €2 for those staying more than 12 hours.

Children under 16 are exempt from the tourist tax in Catalonia.

The Valencia region, which includes Benidorm, Alicante and Valencia city itself, will allow a tourist tax to be charged from the end of 2023 or start of 2024.

The charges will be between 50 cents and €2 a night, depending on the type of accommodation.

A 50 cents charge can be imposed on campers and €2 for hotel and apartment stays. Cruise passengers will also have to pay, although the amount is not clear.

However, after much frustration from local authorities, the region agreed the levy would be voluntary rather than mandatory.

As of April 2023, almost all authorities including Alicante, Benidorm and Torrevieja have said they will not enforce the tax. Only Valencia city itself appears to be on board with the charge. However, there is no guarantee things will remain this way.

In fact, local reports suggest the tax could be scrapped completely following the election of new president of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón.

Under the Valencia region's rules, if the tax did come into force, children under 16, disabled people and those in the area for a university event would be exempt.

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Holidaymakers booking through Airbnb must also pay a tourist tax when visiting the areas of Spain that have introduced the charge.

This is not always included in the price quoted for an accommodation, and Airbnb cannot currently collect this money on behalf of the local authorities in Spain. However, it is in talks to make this happen.

As such, the tourist tax in Spain is usually paid for on arrival or via a third party.

Airbnb already collects tourist tax for European countries including Germany, France, Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands.

Want to quickly calculate how much Spain tourist tax you'll owe? Enter a few details into our Spain tourist tax calculator below and get an instant estimate:

Here are all the Spain tourist tax charges as of April 1 2023:

*Benidorm, along with the whole of the Valencia region, can charge the same, but has so far said it will not be charging tourists.

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Tourist tax on a finca in Mallorca 2022

Since July 2016, Mallorca and the rest of the Balearic Islands have been subject to the “Ecotasa” – also known as accommodation tax, bed tax, visitor tax or tourist tax. Its official name is “impuesto del turismo sostenible”, i.e. tax for sustainable tourism. All – or at least almost all – tourists have to pay the tourist tax per overnight stay. The revenue is mainly used to finance environmental projects, but also projects for the protection of monuments, innovation, infrastructure and social welfare.

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• 1 How much is the tax for a finca in Mallorca?
• 2 Do all occupants of a finca have to pay the tax in Mallorca?
• 3 Is the tax paid at the finca or before arriving in Mallorca?
• 4 What happens to the money?

How much is the tax for a finca in Mallorca?

The overnight stay tax doubled in 2018. But this higher rate only applies to the high season, i.e. between May and October. In the winter months, the reduced rate is maintained.

When calculating the tourist tax to be paid, a distinction is made according to the type of accommodation: while in luxury hotels you have to pay a tax of 4 euros per person per night, in hikers’ cabins, for example, it is only 1 euro per day per person. With the following information, you can quickly determine the tourist tax applicable to Ferienhäuser and Fincas:

• Houses and fincas rented to holidaymakers: 2 euros (low season: 0.50 euros)
• plus 10% value added tax (VAT) in each case.

In addition to the discount for the low season (November to April inclusive), a 50% discount is granted from the ninth overnight stay in the same accommodation. A value added tax of ten percent has to be added to these officially notified prices. Children up to 15 years of age remain exempt from the tax.

Do all occupants of a finca have to pay the tax in Mallorca?

No. Children under 16 years of age, travellers of state programmes for the elderly (Imserso) and family members visiting the sick are exempt from the tax.

Is the tax paid at the finca or before arriving in Mallorca?

Tourists pay the tax at the finca or they can pay before their arrival through the holiday agency or through the web portal where they have made the reservation.

What happens to the money?

It is mainly used for the protection of agriculture, the environment and monuments, but infrastructure and innovation projects are also eligible for funding. The decision is made by a commission with representatives of the state government, the island council, the municipalities and other institutions and associations.

The commission for the annual allocation of funds met for the last time at the end of October 2019. A further 68 projects worth a total of 105 million euros were identified. The councillor for tourism, Iago Negueruela, explained after the commission meeting that around 30% of the revenue is earmarked for environmental and nature protection projects on the islands.

A large part of the money, some 27.5 million euros, will go towards the construction of social housing, a pressing problem on the islands in view of the high housing prices, especially in the cities. For the subsequent construction of the metro from the University of the Balearic Islands to Parc Bit, 10 million euros will come from the tourist tax, a highly controversial decision. 7 million euros will go to the construction of the so-called Caja de Música, the future home of the Balearic Symphony Orchestra. 3.5 million euros will go towards the construction of a training centre for the maintenance and repair of pleasure boats.

In the tourism sector, 2.8 million euros have been earmarked for a plan to improve the competitiveness of the islands. 1.1 million will be invested in the accessibility of the islands by air. 1.6 million is earmarked for equipping tourist areas with renewable energies. Smaller amounts will be spent on beautification works in tourist areas.

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All you need to know about the Tourist Tax

Your islands. your holidays. your contribution., what's that tax about.

Since July 1st 2016, the Tax for Sustainable Tourism is levied on all overnight stays in tourist accommodations on the Balearic Islands. Thanks to your contribution, we are able to make major investments to compensate the territorial and environmental impact of tourism on Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.

The first and most important purpose is the protection, preservation and recovery of the environment. This means, for example, improving protected natural parks and strengthening the conservation of natural ecosystems and native fauna and flora.

Sustainable Tourism

Thanks to the tax revenue, we will also be able to invest in promotion of sustainable and low-season tourism: If more people come to visit us in autumn, winter or spring, we can create more jobs. To achieve this, we could recover walking and cycling routes and improve waymarking, for example.

Cultural heritage

Another purpose of the tax is the recovery and rehabilitation of historic and cultural heritage. If we repair historical buildings and archeological sites, we can make them accesible to you, our visitors this gives you the chance to get to know our culture and history.

Promoting scientific research projects that contribute fighting against climate change or that are related to tourism will allow us to maintain the islands just as they are today: surrounded by a clean and healthy sea and with a sound environment. It will also help us to improve and modernize even more everything we are currently offerning to you, our visitors.

Training and jobs

Improvement measures for training, the creation of qualified jobs and a higher employment rate in the off-season are among the objectives to be achieved with the help of tax revenues: For example by means of a more varied vocational training offer.

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Mallorca hoteliers rebel against the tourist tax in 2022

"low transparency" in decision-making.

Tourism competitiveness lessened because of the tourist tax. | I. Cabrera

Rebellion against the tourist tax. The Mallorca Hoteliers Federation , which had been largely silent during the row which brew up over the use of tourist tax revenue to sponsor the recent Los 40 Music Awards in Palma, has now come out and demanded that the tax is suspended for next year and not allocated, as the government has decided, to Covid funds - an estimated tax revenue of 140 million euros.

The federation points out that, if there is EU money for environmental and tourism investments in 2022, as the government says, tourist tax money is not necessary. In which case, the tax should be suspended during 2022. The federation argues that the decision to allocate this revenue to purposes that have nothing to do with sustainable tourism completely undermines the objective of the tax. Tourists, the federation adds, are unaware that for three years (2020 to 2022) the tax "will have been used to defray the effects of the pandemic, deviating from the objectives for which it was created".

The federation takes issue with the suspension of meetings of the commission that decides the distribution of the tax . This will allow the government to allocate revenue to what it deems appropriate without attending to the requests made by organisations represented on the committee. "Abusive behaviour" in respect of the management of the tax is therefore "evident"; the tax has been "totally distorted".

There is acknowledgement that it will continue to be necessary to allocate money to Covid in 2022, but the hoteliers believe that vaccination has changed the situation in hospitals and has led to improvement in economic recovery and the labour market. Therefore, it cannot understand why funds from the tourist tax need to be used "in the same proportion".

If the tax is to be maintained, it should be used for the purposes for which it was created. Moreover, investments should be made proportionally, based on amounts collected in each municipality .

The hoteliers regret the government's "low transparency", as the commission will not be meeting, and they ask that all the organisations represented are given the same weight in decision-making so that the participatory process is "real and transparent".

The federation goes on in reiterating the fact that it has been opposed to the tax since its introduction in 2016 because it reduces competitiveness in respect of other tourist destinations. There is added reason to this opposition "in the current situation aggravated by the pandemic".

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If the tax is to be maintained, it should be used for the purposes for which it was created. The hoteliers are 100% right this tax that we Tourists pay the Balearic Government should be used for the purpose it was introduced for and NOTHING ELSE . And the Hoteliers should be paid for handling the tax and NOT do a service for the Government for nothing. What would the Government do if ALL the Businesses took a stand and said we are NOT going to collect your tax for you. Stand firm Hoteliers you will have the support of your CUSTOMERS if you do

Majorca and Ibiza freeze tourist tax for Brits next summer - how much you'll pay

The Balearic Islands tourism tax applies to visitors heading to Majorca and Ibiza - but there's good news for Brits planning summer 2023 holidays to the Spanish islands

• 10:34, 7 Oct 2022
• Updated 11:54, 7 Oct 2022

Brits planning holidays to the Balearic islands of Majorca and Ibiza next summer will not be hit with an increase in tourism tax, authorities have said.

The Balearic government has said that it has no intention of upping the rate which currently stands at between one and four euros a night, depending on the type of accommodation.

Typically, Brits staying at hotels and apartments of up to 3* ratings currently pay €2 per day, while luxury hotels and apartments of 4* and above tend to cost €4 a day.

Campsites, hostels and lodges are typically €1 a day. For those visiting on cruise holidays , the charge is €2 a day.

This is usually paid at check-in at your accommodation.

Some of the political parties which make up the government council had lodged an official request for an increase in the tax in the high season.

But yesterday, the government set its spending limits for the year ahead and said: "No change is contemplated in the tourist tax."

Finance minister, Rosario Sánchez said the tourist tax "is calculated as we think it will be at the end of the budget, which is in the same circumstances in which we had it until now."

The decision was taken despite forecasts that the income from the tourist tax will be lower than expected because concessions were made at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

"In 2023 it's back to normal and it will not increase in high season," said Rosario Sánchez.

However, Brits heading on Spain holidays could find themselves facing a new tourism tax in other areas, such as Seville.

Spain's Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, says she is in favour of the tourist tax being implemented as long as this decision is "the fruit of dialogue" while defending "autonomy" of town halls and communities in this matter.

"It has to be adopted on the basis of dialogue," she said.

The tourist tax is one of the proposals that the mayor of Seville, Antonio Muñoz, has put on the table, both to the Andalusian and state administration, with talks currently ongoing.

For those heading to the Balearics, there are new rules in place for holidaymakers as part of a wider crackdown on unruly tourists, affecting certain hotspots in both Majorca and Ibiza.

For example, infamous destinations like Magaluf have special measures which prohibit all sorts of "unacceptable" behaviour, including balconing, drinking in the streets and party boats.

Meanwhile a new six drink limit was introduced at all-inclusive resorts this summer, which included Brits being limited to free drinks with their meals.

Earlier this week, it was also announced that iconic clubs in Majorca and Ibiza could face closure as authorities are allocating 10 million euros to buy "low-category establishments" and will then close them down.

"We have to promote a production model that can simultaneously generate prosperity, employment and opportunities and do so by protecting the capacity of a territory and natural resources that are incompatible with excessive tourist pressure," said Balaeric president Francina Armengol.

It is not yet known which of the establishments would be targeted in the scheme.

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Friday, 11th January 2019 Balearic Tourist Tax (for owners)

So you your provisional Balearic tourist license-  Now it is essential that you sign up for the charging and payment of the Balearic Tourist Tax.  This is before you advertise your property. This subject is complicated.  To be honest I am finding myself out of my depth as I am not a tax advisor.  However, I thought I would share the information I have given to my property owner clients. It is a guideline not the gospel!

Each owner should ask their gestor/accountant to sign them up for the correct payments of the Tourist Tax.  Other taxes too.  They may wish to follow this link: https://www.atib.es/TA/contenido.aspx?Id=11087&lang=es

You should be aware that holiday rentals do have IIVA (vat) included and this has to be paid every 3 months. Naturally you should present your invoices for property cleaning, laundry, WIFI, security, electric, pool cleaning, property management too.  Your second home in Mallorca is now a business. Files must be kept.

Remember, as an owner of a property in Spain you are obliged to complete an annual tax form each December. You will have great difficulty in selling in the futre if you are not up to date with your legal requirements. 

Getting back to the tourist tax .. here are some guidelines from the tax office webpage

There are 2 methods of paying the tourist tax.  Firstly , an exact amount of how much you charged. This method means you need to have numbered receipts, proof of under 16`s ages, numbered and details receipts for each client etc. etc.. frankly not something any of you want to be doing.

The second method is called ` estimación objetiva´.   This provides a fixed annual amount to be paid.  It is by far the easiest option (unless you only rent out for 2 months or so).

Firstly calculate how much you will be asked to pay: You need to know how many tourist places are going to be taxed (not all your places), annual number of days you are offering your property for (not rented but available to rent), and the daily rate.

So, if you have a license for 6 tourist places… take the 6 less 2 multiply by 0.65 and you reach 2.6 places.  Deduct that from your number of places… 6-2.6 means you will pay tax on 3.4 places .   (took me 30mins to understand this but I think the way I have written it makes more sense)

Next, how many days your property is available for   (this is 2018 figures)

123 to 213 days      88

214 to 305 days      92

305 or more days    98

If you are flexible and your property is available all year then best to go with the more than 305 days

Finally the tourist rate for your property which is 2€ per day.

To calculate your annual cost it is the multiply the number of places x the number of days x the rate     3.4  x  98  x 2 means that 6 places would pay each year 666,40€  You may have to add the 10% iva to this!!

Tourist Rates 2018

For stays less than 9 days… 2€ a day

For stays for 9 or more days…. 1€ a day from the 9 th day

So you have 8 days at 2€ a day and 6 days at 1€ a day for a 14 night stay.

However for stays during 1 November and 30 April there is a 75% discount.

Remember under 16 years do not pay.

Are you still reading?????

The tourist needs a receipt to show that he has paid the tourist tax.  This can either be done by separate document/invoice or just including it separately on the invoice of the client.   i.e  7 days Villa Rental 3500€, Tourist tax 6 persons x 2€ al dia x 7 days 84€.    (they have different iva rates though) Remember all invoices to clients must show the document/invoice number which must be successive, commercial name, address and license number of the property, identification of one of the tourists with passport or ID number, numer of days of the stay, price per day and the total amount paid!!

If you wish to change the way you pay or the number of days you wish to offer your property you have to advise the tax man in January.

Payment is made to the tax man once a year.  Between 1 st May and 30 June following the year in question.   The tax office will send you an invoice, basically the same way that the IBI (house rates) are paid.

Clearly you may actually receive more or less than the amount that you have to pay the tax office and this is understood by the tax office.

I hope this is helpful although I appreciate it is mind blowing too.  It’s a case of signing up, remembering to charge the client (or you will be taxed on a tax if you do not separate it) and then pay the annual price.  Once you have set up the system it will be fine but you must make the calculations to be sure that your rental prices are taking these figures into account. Most clients understand they have to pay the Balearic Tourist Tax.  Furthermore, they make no complaints about doing so. 

Now, I am going to pour myself a large gin!!!

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How much is Eco Tax in Mallorca in 2024?

by mallorcaunderthesun | Feb 1, 2023 | News | 0 comments

I have had many queries asking, “how much is eco tax in Mallorca in 2024?”

Eco tax is the official name of the tourist tax that visitors to Mallorca have to pay when checking into their hotel or apartment accommodation.

This article will take a look at the cost of Eco tax in Mallorca, and how much you can expect to pay when visiting the island on holiday.

For 2024, there has been no indication yet of an increase in 2023 rates.

If this changes, I will let you know via the Mallorca Under the Sun Youtube channel , Facebook Group or you can get the alert by signing up for the newsletter .

But watch this space because costs have gone up on almost every element of booking a holiday we have yet to hear about a rise in tourist tax in Mallorca.

So use this information only as a guide of what you need to pay when checking in to your accommodation.

Updated: 29 December 2023

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Who pays eco tax in mallorca.

Whether you are a resident or holidaymaker , if you are staying in a hotel or registered apartment, or even arriving on a cruise, you will have to pay Eco Tax .

If you are staying in hotel accommodation, you will have to pay Eco Tax at the time of check-in.

Eco Tax is only charged for adults aged 16 and over. Children under 16 years old do not pay eco-tax .

Is Eco Tax the same as the Tourist Tax in Spain?

Technically yes! Eco tax is the same as the tourist tax in Spain.

The eco-tax is a small charge for anyone staying in Mallorca for tourism purposes.

Funds raised from the Eco Tax (or tourist tax) were initially destined towards sustainable tourism projects in Mallorca to offset the environmental impact of mass tourism.

There has been much controversy in the past regarding the use of funds raised by the eco-tax since monies have not necessarily gone on to fund the environmental projects promised.

In 2021 it was believed the eco-tax was used to partially fund other projects outside the proposed environmental projects, including the possible funding of a music concert in Palma and as a means to help aid post-pandemic recovery.

It has also been reported that in 2022, the Eco tax was not used to fund any tourism projects

Such is the opposition to this tax, the now almost non-existent “Eco Tax” is more commonly known as the “Tourist Tax,” which is essentially a tax imposed on those who choose to holiday in Mallorca.

However, Spain is not the only country to charge a tourist tax on accommodation stays.

Visiting France, Italy, Greece and Germany to name a few, also charge a tourism tax when checking into tourist accommodation.

The amount of tax you will pay per night, per person depends on the category of accommodation you are staying in, PLUS IVA (a sales tax on a tax) which is around 10%.

You will also pay more during the summer season than in the winter season.

So how much is eco-tax in Mallorca?

Please budget for around 2€ to 4€ a night per person over the age of 16 and add this to the cost of your holiday.

Stay in a luxury hotel, and expect to pay around 4€ per night per person, while mid-range and 4-star hotels will pay in the region of 3€ per night per person.

Cruise passengers will pay upwards of 2€ per person, and those staying in smaller refugios (hostels) will pay just over 1€ a night per person.

For example, when we stayed in the 4-star BQ Delfin Azul hotel, I had to pay 3,30€ a night. Of course, my daughter wasn’t charged as she is under 16 years old.

So if you are arriving for a 7-day holiday in a 4-star hotel you will be paying in the region of 23€ for the week in Eco tax.

Don’t forget this tax will not be charged when you book your holiday . And you will be charged per person, not per room. This eco-tax will be charged upon check-in at your hotel.

Even if you are booking an all-inclusive holiday, eco-tax is not included and you will have to pay this separately.

After your flight and journey to your hotel, when checking in, the hotel receptionist will ask you to pay this eco-tax. This isn’t possibly the best welcome you can get to the island, so be warned!

You will be given the option to pay this by cash (in Euros) or by card.

If you are visiting in the winter months, then you will get a 75% reduction in tourist tax.

Do I have to pay Eco Tax when staying with Friends and Family in Mallorca?

No, when holidaying in Mallorca, paying eco-tax only applies to anyone staying in licensed tourism accommodations such as hotels, tourist apartments or villa rentals and hostels.

If you are travelling from the UK, find out about the reported requirement for the letter of invitation here.

Eco-tax reductions /exemptions for holidaymakers in Mallorca

The following discounts or exemptions apply for holidaymakers in Mallorca

• Children aged under 16 do not have to pay tourist tax
• Holidaymakers in Mallorca on extended stays will receive a 50% reduction in the tax, applicable from the ninth day of their stay at the same accommodation.
• Cruise passengers originating from ships with their home port in the Balearic Islands are waived from paying eco-tax.
• As I mentioned above, visit Mallorca in the winter months, and enjoy a 75% reduction in tourist tax.

I hope this article helps to prepare you for your holiday in Mallorca this Summer.

To avoid any other surprises when booking your Mallorca holiday, then check out the all-inclusive rules surrounding alcoholic drinks in Magaluf and Arenal in this article here , and also the rules surrounding smoking in Mallorca in this article here .

If you’re looking for other travel tips to help you plan your holiday, then check out this article here .

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Barcelona’s Tourist Tax Just Got Higher. Here Are Other Places That Will Cost You to Enter in 2024

B arcelona, one of Spain’s most visited cities , has just announced another hike in its tourist tax. This increase comes after multiple tourist destinations have implemented visitor fees in response to the problems caused by excessive tourism .

Overtourism, characterized by an overwhelming number of visitors that exceeds a location’s capacity, has led to increased environmental degradation, infrastructure strain, and a diminished quality of life for residents. Several cities and countries have implemented or increased tourist taxes to mitigate these effects. The funds also typically support necessary infrastructure and environmental protection projects.

The Rising Cost of Barcelona’s Welcome

Barcelona raised its tourist tax for the first time since 2022. The increase signals a continued effort to control the number of visitors. Since introducing the tax in 2012, the city has utilized these funds for essential infrastructure, including bus routes and roadwork. As of April 2024, the municipal fee has increased to $3.52 (€3.25) per night, up from $2.98 (€2.75) in 2023.

This tax applies to every visitor staying in official tourist accommodations. Guests will pay $3.79 (€3.50) per night for five-star and luxury hotels, $2.43 (€2.25) for holiday rentals like Airbnb, and $1.84 (€1.70) for four-star hotels. Meanwhile, cruise passengers must pay 3 euros ($3.25) for city tours shorter than 12 hours and 2 euros ($2.17) for longer ones.

Tourist Taxes Around the World

Barcelona is not alone in its approach. Various tourist hotspots worldwide have adopted similar measures . These destinations have introduced or increased tourist taxes to preserve their natural and cultural assets while ensuring that visitors contribute their fair share to the upkeep of these places.

Portimão and Olhão in Portugal have introduced a tourist tax that differs from high to low season. Charges vary from $2.13 (€2) per night starting from April to October and $1.07 (€1) per night from November to March. Children under 16 are exempt, and the tax is capped at five nights. This means the maximum additional cost per trip is $10.65, or €10.

In light of the upcoming 2024 Olympics , France also has significantly increased its tourist tax on hotel rooms by 200 percent as of January 2024. Depending on the city, the tax can reach up to 15 euros per night, or $15.98. This fee is a substantial increase to fund the expected influx of visitors and the related infrastructure needs.

Likewise, visitors to Bali must pay a fee of approximately $8.52 upon entry, collected at Ngurah Rai International Airport. This tax is designated for environmental protection projects, addressing the impact of decades of over-tourism on the island’s natural beauty.

After years of debate, Venice has also decided to charge an entrance fee of €5 to visitors on weekends and peak days between April and mid-July. The cost is applicable during peak hours to minimize queues and encourage more extended stays rather than day trips.

Looking Ahead

As tourist taxes become more prevalent, travelers must stay informed about the additional costs of visiting certain destinations . These taxes reflect the broader trend towards sustainability and responsible travel, emphasizing the need for travelers to contribute to the preservation and upkeep of the places they visit.