Most of the listings did not comply with local laws, Spanish authorities reported. For example, many did not include a special license number or clarify whether the landlord was a private individual or a company.
Recently, the Spanish government and many municipalities have been trying to increase control over short-term rental platforms and make the sector more transparent.
There have been numerous protests across the country against mass tourism. Participants believe that platforms like Airbnb are one of the reasons rental prices are rising in Spain.
