# Andalusia tourism tax dispute > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andalusia-tourism-tax-dispute > Updated: 2026-10-30T03:00:55.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The regional government of Andalusia has rejected proposals to implement a municipal tourism tax, despite requests from major cities such as Seville and Malaga. Tourism Minister Manuel Gavira has characterized the proposed tax as a “reductionist solution,” arguing that the central government should instead utilize the existing Local Treasury Law to address the financing needs of towns impacted by high visitor numbers. While other Spanish regions, including Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, have introduced or planned similar levies to fund services like cleaning, security, and heritage preservation, Andalusia’s ministry maintains that any new tax must be purpose-driven. Minister Gavira has questioned how local mayors intend to use such funds for essential services. In response, officials in Seville and Malaga, which have reported significant visitor numbers, noted that specific investment objectives for the funds cannot be defined until the tax amount itself is established. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Andalusia rejects proposal for tourist tax in major cities Andalusia's regional government has rejected calls from Seville and Malaga to implement a tourist tax, citing a need for clear spending objectives and central government legislation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-rejects-proposal-for-tourist-tax-in-major-cities ### 2026-10-09: Andalusia rejects proposed tourism tax in favor of existing laws Andalusian Tourism Minister Manuel Gavira has rejected a proposed tourism tax, calling it a “reductionist solution” and urging the use of the existing Local Treasury Law for municipal funding. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-rejects-proposed-tourism-tax-in-favor-of-existing-laws --- Cite as: Andalusia tourism tax dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/andalusia-tourism-tax-dispute