The Canary Islands is introducing an extra 13p daily charge for British tourists.
Mogán, situated in Gran Canaria, has taken an unprecedented step by declaring plans for a novel tourist tax—the first of its kind in Spain at the municipal level.
Revealed by Mayor Onalia Bueno during a media briefing, visitors to Mogán’s hotels, apartments, and holiday homes from 2025 onwards will be charged an additional €0.15 per day.
This fee will also apply to Canary Island residents staying in these accommodations.
With Mogán being a coveted holiday hotspot within the Canary Islands, this tax is designed to encourage sustainable tourism practices.
In contrast to other tourist taxes enacted in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the soon-to-be-implemented charge in Galicia, the revenue from Mogán’s touristic levy will be fully “finalist” – exclusively dedicated to bolstering services, activities, or infrastructural betterment within the town’s tourist locations.
Mayor Bueno clarified that the exact daily rate could alter annually based on the investments scheduled by the municipality to elevate the overall visitor experience.
Emphasising the goal of sustainability, she stated: “This tax for the provision of services and activities related to tourism and sustainability obligations” marks Mogán’s dedication to preserving its status as a premier travel choice, reports Birmingham Live.
Gran Canaria, home to the Canary Islands’ largest city, Las Palmas, welcomes around 4 million tourists annually. Maspalomas is one of its most popular attractions, as per holiday data.
In 2022, visitor numbers in Gran Canaria, Spain surged to nearly 3.8 million, a significant increase from the previous years when figures fell below two million due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to the pandemic, in the late 2010s, this Spanish island saw more than four million tourists each year.
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