The Spanish city of Vigo is set to introduce a new tourist tax starting in October 2026.

Visitors staying overnight will have to pay up to €2 per person per night, depending on the type of accommodation they choose. The measure is part of a wider effort by local authorities to better manage growing tourism numbers. Officials also aim to generate additional revenue that can be reinvested in the city and its infrastructure.

The tax will not be applied all at once but will instead be introduced gradually. From October 2026 until 1 July 2027, visitors will only pay the charge for the first two nights of their stay. After that date, the tax will apply to a maximum of five nights per visit.

Cruise passengers will also be included, although their contribution will only come into force from July 2027. This phased approach is designed to ease the transition for both tourists and the local tourism sector. (Travel Tomorrow)