Arona

In addition to the regional tourism regulations, hosts must comply with the zoning regulations that apply to tourist-use accommodations (VUTs) in Arona, which may impose prohibitions or restrictions. Below is a brief overview of whether you can list tourist-use accommodations in Arona and the zoning requirements and conditions you should keep in mind.

Please remember that it’s your responsibility to check and comply with all the obligations and regulations that apply to you as a host. This article can help you become familiar with your obligations or serve as a reference to clarify certain questions, but it is not exhaustive and should not be considered legal or tax advice, so we recommend that you do your own research on these issues. Also, because we don’t update this content in real time, the regulations we considered when preparing it may have changed. For this reason, you’ll need to consult all sources and make sure the information hasn’t changed recently. If you have any questions or concerns, we recommend that you consult a lawyer or legal advisor. Airbnb is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of this content.

Is it currently possible to obtain a new license in Arona?

No, it is not possible to obtain new licenses in Arona, because the current zoning plan does not provide for the compatibility of “tourist use” with “residential use,” a requirement under Law 6/2025 of December 10.

What requirements must tourist-use accommodations meet?

At a minimum, tourist-use accommodations must have:

• A minimum usable area of 35 m².
• 2 bathrooms if the guest capacity is more than 4, and 3 bathrooms if the guest capacity is more than 8.
• Energy efficiency level A air conditioning units, or equivalent, except where their installation is not necessary or feasible for technical, environmental, or economic reasons.
• A system for generating domestic hot water (DHW) using solar panels or other alternative renewable-energy installations, where feasible.
• Direct vehicle access to the property.

In addition, homes must be furnished and equipped with everything needed for immediate use (appliances, bed linens and towels, a first aid kit, cleaning supplies, etc.) and must comply with accessibility regulations.

How long is the registration in the Canary Islands General Tourism Register valid for?

Although it’s currently not possible to obtain new permits, hosts of tourist-use accommodations (VUTs) that are already authorized to operate may choose to submit a consolidated tourist-use responsible declaration. This responsible declaration must be submitted before December 13, 2030, and will allow you to continue operating indefinitely.

However, keep in mind that once you submit this responsible declaration, you will not be able to use the property as your primary residence, because only tourist use will be allowed.

In addition, this responsible declaration prohibits any major or structural work, including partial demolitions, renovations, or any work intended to extend the useful life of the property. If you decide to carry out this work, you won’t be able to continue operating tourist activity in your tourist-use accommodations.

Hosts who do not submit this responsible declaration before December 13, 2030 will not be able to continue operating.

Contents of the consolidated tourist‑use responsible declaration

The responsible declaration must include:

• Identification of the home (including its cadastral reference number, size, maximum guest capacity, and registration number in the Canary Islands General Tourism Registry).
• Identification of the holder/manager of the activity (including email address and phone number).
• Copy of the responsible declaration authorizing use of the property as a vacation rental, and proof that it was submitted to the competent authority.
• Authorization from the homeowners’ association allowing tourist activity, if the home is located in a building subject to a condominium regime.
• A copy of the documentation you declared to have when submitting the responsible declaration for the start of tourist activity.

In addition, you must provide proof of or declare the following:

• That there are no limitations on the declarant’s power to dispose of the property (if the declarant is not the property owner).
• That the home is not subject to any official public-housing protection regime, or that it has been declassified.
• That the activity has been carried out continuously for more than 1 year since the responsible declaration was submitted.

Zoning regulations

• Adeje General Urban Development Plan (PGOU 2008).
• Law 6/2025 of December 10 on the sustainable regulation of the tourist use of homes.
• Decree 113/2015 of May 22 approving the regulation on vacation rentals in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands.
• Law 7/1995 of April 6 on tourism regulation in the Canary Islands.
• Law 2/2013 of May 29 on tourism renewal and modernization in the Canary Islands.