Spain has ordered Airbnb​ to block more than 65,000 holiday listings over rule violations, the Consumer Rights Ministry said.

In recent months, tens of thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets protesting rising housing and rental costs, which many say have been driven up by holiday rentals on platforms like Airbnb th

Spain ordered Airbnb to remove over 65,000 listings violating housing regulations. This aims to combat Spain's worsening housing affordability crisis.

Spain’s crackdown on Airbnb rentals is set to “significantly” impact British holidaymakers, tourism experts have said, warning that tourists may have their properties shut down during their stay if they do not “book smart”.

The hotspot has almost finalised an agreement with Airbnb over illegal holiday lets on the popular Spanish holiday island.

The Council of Majorca's tourism department says it has almost finalised an agreement with Airbnb to remove ads for illegal holiday lets on the island.