The municipality of Mogán in Gran Canaria has announced the introduction of a pioneering tourism tax, the first of its kind in both the Canary Islands and Spain at a municipal level.
Starting in 2025, anyone staying in accommodation within Mogán, including hotels, apartments, and holiday rental properties, will be required to pay €0.15 cents per day. The tax will also apply to residents of the Canary Islands using such establishments.
The announcement was made by Mogán's mayor, Onalia Bueno, during a press conference yesterday. Mogán is one of the Canary Islands’ most prominent holiday destinations, and the tax aims to support sustainable tourism development.
Unlike similar taxes in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the upcoming levy in Galicia, the Mogán tax will be strictly "finalist" in nature, meaning all funds collected will be exclusively used for activities, services, or infrastructure improvements within the municipality’s tourist areas.
Bueno explained that the daily rate of the tax may vary each year, depending on the investments planned by the local council to enhance the visitor experience. “This tax for the provision of services and activities related to tourism and sustainability obligations” reflects Mogán’s commitment to maintaining its appeal as a top-tier destination, she said.
The tax will apply universally, covering all accommodation types, including holiday lets, regardless of whether the guests are visitors from outside Gran Canaria or residents of the island.
