The $30 million Spanish tourism sector at stake

Reports indicate that former tourism ministers Fernando Valdés and Hector Gomez have been vocal in arguing that the rule changes are splitting families and reducing jobs, severely impacting the Spanish economy.

Spain's loss could lead to radical changes in the UK's relationship with the EU, potentially affecting holiday homes and the appeal of holidaying in Spain for Britons.

According to the report , non-resident Britons in Spain can only spend 180 days a year in the country, in two batches of 90 days, to stay longer, Brits must rely on traditional long-stay visas or residency permits.

However,officials are now lobbying for EU-wide exceptions to allow tourists to remain for up to 180 days at a time.

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Meanwhile, a number of affordable properties in Spain are available on the market for foreign buyers,with four-bedroom villas available for £347,280 in Valencia, £349,016 in Murcia, and £249,173 in Puerto de Mazarrón.

The Spanish holiday home dream might be back on, following calls from Madrid officials for the European Union to axe its 90-day travel limit for Britons.

Former Spanish touriism ministers Fernando Valdés and Hector Gomez have argued that the post-Brexit rule severely harms the Spanish economy and are pushing for it to be changed.

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MPs in the UK have also been pushing the British government to address the 90-day cap , arguing that visa restrictions have continued to cause problems for Britons who live, work or regularly travel to Spain.

Before 2021, travelling in Europe was easier, but the new rules have made it much more difficult for UK nationals visiting Schengen zone countries to stay for as long as they wish without a visa.

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Scrapping the 90-day cap could significantly impact the Spanish tourism industry and bring a sense of relief to potential buyers.

The post-Brexit rule has been severely impacting the Spanish economy , particularly the tourism sector , and officials are now lobbying for EU-wide exceptions to allow tourists to remain for up to 180 days at a time .