Properties with Tourist Licence

About Tourist Licence

What a tourist licence is

Some of the properties we sell hold an official registration number for use as tourist accommodation. That number is what allows the property to be legally let to holidaymakers for short stays, whether through platforms such as Airbnb or Booking, or directly by the owner. Without it, that kind of letting is not permitted in Spain, and operating without registration carries fines.

If a property listing states that it has a tourist licence, it means that process is already done. The buyer can start generating income from the property straight away, without waiting on paperwork or administrative delays.

Where these properties are located

The registered properties we handle are in the Levante Almeriense area: Garrucha, Mojácar, Vera, Los Gallardos, Turre and the surrounding villages. This is a part of the coast with a well-established tourist market, busy in summer and increasingly so in the shoulder seasons as well. Holding a valid licence here has genuine, practical value.

Tourist flat or rural tourism property

There are different categories of licence depending on the type of property and where it sits. Homes in towns or on or near the beach tend to fall under the tourist dwelling category. Properties in rural settings — farmhouses, country homes and the like — can be registered under the rural tourism classification instead. Both allow legal holiday letting, but they go through different administrative channels. Each listing on our website specifies which type of registration applies.

What to check before you buy

Buying a property that already has its licence in place is a straightforward advantage: it saves time and effort. That said, there are a few things worth verifying before contracts are signed. The registration is tied to the property itself, but it is worth confirming at the point of sale that it is current and that there are no open proceedings against the property. If the home is part of a building with a residents' association, it is also worth checking whether the community rules place any restrictions on holiday letting. These are routine checks, and we are happy to help you go through them before you commit.