📍 Benalmádena · Málaga
Holiday rental software in Benalmádena
In Benalmádena tourist homes are concentrated on the coast. The Town Council has studied which areas are saturated: worth bearing in mind before buying to rent.
What you need to know in Benalmádena
Pressured areas identified
In September 2024 the Town Council counted about 7,542 tourist homes out of 49,500 homes, most concentrated around the Puerto Deportivo marina, Benalbeach and some buildings on Avenida Gamonal; Arroyo de la Miel and the Pueblo were below 10%.
Official figures
8,666 tourist homes registered in October 2026; INE counted 3,532 listings in May 2026, 7.3% of the municipality's homes.
Source: INE, tourist dwellings by municipality (May 2026) · Junta de Andalucía, Tourism Register open data (OpenRTA)
Demand almost all year thanks to the climate and the nearby airport, peaking in summer.
Rules common to all of Andalusia
On top of each municipality's own rules, every tourist home in Andalusia has these obligations.
Registration in the Andalusian Tourism Register
Before renting you must file a responsible declaration with the Junta, using a digital certificate. The home gets a code in the format VUT/MA/ plus a number, which must appear in all advertising, including Airbnb or Booking. Old VFT codes remain valid: only the letters change.
Source: Junta de Andalucía: Tourism Register FAQ · Junta de Andalucía: from VFT to VUT (PDF)
Minimum requirements for the home
Since Decree 31/2024: at least 14 m² built per guest place, air conditioning in bedrooms and living room if rented from May to August, heating if rented from December to March, and two bathrooms from 6 places (three from 9).
Town councils can set limits
They can cap the number of tourist homes per building or area (Decree 31/2024) and, while they change their zoning plan, suspend new registrations in the whole municipality or in specific areas for up to 3 years (art. 6 of Decree-Law 1/2025).
Source: Decree 31/2024 (BOJA no. 24, 2 February 2024) · Decree-Law 1/2025 (BOJA no. 41, 3 March 2025)
Zoning compatibility in the declaration
Since March 2025 the responsible declaration includes the cadastral reference, the home's zoning compatibility and, where required, the owners' association's authorisation. One home per cadastral reference.
Guest registration within 24 hours
Every booking and every traveller must be reported to the Ministry of the Interior through SES.Hospedajes within 24 hours, and the data are kept for 3 years.
Source: Royal Decree 933/2021 (BOE) · SES.Hospedajes, Ministry of the Interior
National Single Register, annulled
In 2026 the Supreme Court annulled the Single Rental Register of Royal Decree 1312/2024 and its mandatory number. The Andalusian Tourism Register is still mandatory.
Source: Supreme Court ruling of 19 May 2026 (BOE, 8 June 2026)
No tourist tax
As of October 2026 there is no tourist tax in Andalusia. The regional president would only consider one if a national law provides a common framework.
How Apartop helps you in Benalmádena
Sync Airbnb, Booking and VRBO calendars
One calendar for all your holiday rentals with bookings from Airbnb, Booking and VRBO. Block dates on the other platforms and avoid double bookings.
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Online check-in and SES.Hospedajes guest registration
Your guests check in from their phone, sign the check-in form and Apartop generates the guest registration for SES.Hospedajes. For holiday homes in Andalusia.
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Cleaning management app for holiday rentals
Every check-out creates its cleaning and notifies the cleaner by Telegram or email. 14-day schedule, overloaded days, pay per clean or by the hour. For holiday rentals in Andalusia.
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Digital guest guide for holiday rentals
Directions, access, wifi, house rules and recommendations on the guest's phone, with nothing to install. Access details only appear after check-in. For holiday homes in Andalusia.
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Apartop or Excel to manage holiday apartments
An honest comparison: what an Excel sheet gives you, what Apartop does on its own (calendars, check-in, SES.Hospedajes, cleaning) and when the sheet is enough.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Benalmádena limited tourist homes?
Which areas have the most holiday rentals?
How do I avoid double bookings between Airbnb and Booking?
Information reviewed in October 2026. Municipal rules change often: always confirm with your town council and the Junta de Andalucía before registering a home. This is not legal advice.
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