At the moment, "Spain tourist ban" is one of the biggest search trends in the entire United States. It is no secret by now, Spain is doing its part to avoid overtourism. They set a two-year ban on short-term rentals earlier in the year in Alicante.

Much has been made in the media lately of a so-called 'tourist ban' in Spain. It comes after anti-tourist protests swept the country last year, with tens of thousands of people taking part, particularly in Mallorca, Barcelona and the Canary Islands.

Here's what to know about this Spanish region's recent decision to change its tourism rental laws, and what this means for you as an international tourist.

Spain is making headlines with new measures to curb overtourism, which has sparked global attention and divided opinions.