Starting in 2025, visitors and residents staying in any accommodation in Mogán, Gran Canaria, will pay a daily tourist tax of €0.15. This initiative, introduced by the local council, marks the first such tax in the Canary Islands and the first municipal tourist tax in Spain.
Key Details
- Applicability: The tax applies to all types of accommodation, including hotels, holiday homes, and other establishments, for both visitors and Gran Canaria residents.
- Variable Rate: The daily tax amount will be adjusted annually based on the investments planned by the council to benefit tourists.
Purpose
Mogán’s mayoress, Onalia Bueno (Juntos por Mogán-Coalición Canaria), emphasised that the tax revenue will have a “finalist character,” meaning it will exclusively fund services, activities, and infrastructure projects in the municipality’s tourist areas. It will also contribute to the sustainability and promotion of Mogán as a holiday destination.
Distinction from Other Regions
Unlike tourist taxes in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and soon Galicia, Mogán’s tax is unique in being a municipal initiative and strictly tied to enhancing tourism-related amenities.
This bold move underscores Mogán’s commitment to sustainable tourism and enhancing the visitor experience while setting a precedent for localised taxation in Spain.
