Madrid wants us to put tourists on the lute

Jaume Perelló — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:14:45 +0000

It seems the experience of "Airbnb-izing" our lives hasn't been enough. Although many government officials have acknowledged the enormous mistake it has made in terms of access to housing to turn homes into small hotels, it seems that, deep down, they don't believe it. This is the only way to explain why the new Maritime Regulations drawn up by the State allow private boats to be rented out for up to three months. In other words, as Laura López reports, any owner can dedicate their boat to taking people on trips, for a fee, of course.

War between governments over the rental of private boats

Laura López Rigo — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:14:26 +0000

Since July, the Spanish government has allowed private individuals to rent out their boats for commercial use for up to three months per year. However, during this period, a boat rental company—the well-known nautical charters—must manage the vessel, which must meet the same technical requirements as boats rented year-round. The state government's regulations have sparked a clash between executives of Pedro Sánchez and Marga Prohens.

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Madrid wants us to put tourists on the lute

War between governments over the rental of private boats