Canary Islands makes Airbnb track down illegal rentals
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Canary Islands makes Airbnb track down illegal rentals

Costa Adeje, Canary Islands
On the Costa Adeje in the south of Tenerife, there are hotels and a wide range of Airbnb accommodation. / © Erik Karits, Unsplash

Airbnb has signed a landmark agreement with the Canary Islands government to remove illegal short-term rentals, setting a possible precedent not just for Spain but for the entire European Union.

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