Is Spain Rental Licence Check an official government service?

No. Spain Rental Licence Check is an independent information service. It is not operated by the Spanish Government, the Junta de Andalucía or any regional or local authority.

What does a result mean?

A result tells you only whether the number and associated details appear in the data currently held by Spain Rental Licence Check. It does not confirm the legality, ownership, quality or safety of the accommodation.

Why was my licence number not found?

A number may not appear because it was entered incorrectly, was recently registered or amended, has been cancelled, is recorded in a different format, or belongs to a region we have not yet covered.

What formats can I search?

You can enter a number with slashes, spaces, hyphens or in lower case. The search normalises the number before checking the database.

Where do the search results come from?

Search results on this site use tourism-registration records currently available through our official public-data sources. Coverage varies by registration type and source availability: VUT (vivienda de uso turístico) records for Málaga province have high OpenRTA coverage, while apartamento turístico (A) and establecimiento hotelero (H) entries reflect only the published subset. A missing result does not necessarily mean a registration is invalid or unregistered — always check the official regional register as well.

Mijas Holiday Rental Licences

Mijas includes Mijas Pueblo, Mijas Costa, La Cala de Mijas, Calahonda and Riviera del Sol.

Free to use — no account or card needed

Enter the regional tourism registration shown on the accommodation listing, exactly as it appears. If you enter a recognised national ESFCTU identifier, we’ll explain what type of number it is. Different registration types have different levels of public-data availability, so a “not found” result does not necessarily mean the accommodation is unregistered.

VUT records in database: 10,459
Last updated: 10 August 2026
Common licence prefixes: VUT, VFT

Holiday rental registration in Mijas

Mijas splits into three very different markets: the coastal strip (Mijas Costa, La Cala, Calahonda, Riviera del Sol, El Faro), the inland village of Mijas Pueblo, and the residential expansion around Las Lagunas. Almost all registered stock is coastal, and most of it sits in large urbanisations.

How registration works here

Registration is regional: the property is declared to the Registro de Turismo de Andalucía (RTA) under Decreto 28/2016, which issues the VUT reference. The town hall does not issue the VUT itself, but its planning and ordinance position determines whether the use is lawful at the address.

Current restrictions

There is no municipal suspension of new registrations in Mijas. The practical limits come from urbanisation rules, parking and refuse provision, and community decisions on tourist use.

What to check before buying or letting

Confirm the urbanisation's rules on short-term letting and key handover.
Check whether the property is legally classified as residential rather than tourist-complex stock.
Verify the address is inside the municipality — the Mijas/Fuengirola and Mijas/Marbella boundaries are not obvious on the ground.
Look for outstanding community levies attached to the unit.

Owner & Buyer Guide

Read the full guide for the planning framework, registration steps and the checks worth making before buying or letting.

Staying in Mijas: local guide

Mijas covers a large area, from the white hill village of Mijas Pueblo down to the beaches of La Cala and Calahonda. It has one of the largest international resident communities in Spain, and holiday rentals are split between coastal apartments and hillside villas.

Areas and neighbourhoods

Mijas Pueblo: The historic village with views across the coast. Townhouses and village houses; steep streets and limited parking.
La Cala de Mijas: A traditional seaside town with a long boardwalk and good local restaurants. Popular with families.
Riviera del Sol and Calahonda: Large urbanisations with apartment complexes, communal pools and easy beach access.
Las Lagunas: The most urban part of Mijas, bordering Fuengirola. Better value, residential and well served by shops.

When to visit and rental demand

Summer is peak season, but Mijas has strong year-round demand from winter-sun visitors and golfers. Many owners offer monthly winter lets alongside short summer stays.

Getting there

The airport is 20–30 minutes away. Buses link Mijas Pueblo and the coast to Fuengirola, where the Cercanías train runs to Málaga. A car is recommended for urbanisations and the village.

Tips for holiday guests

Hillside villas can be a long walk from shops — check whether a car is needed.
Confirm the registered capacity; villas are sometimes marketed for more guests than registered.
Look for the VUT number in the listing and search it here before paying.

Local registration terminology

Mijas Costa advertisements often reference the wider Mijas municipality in the registration record.

Frequently asked questions

Is Spain Rental Licence Check an official government service?: No. Spain Rental Licence Check is an independent information service. It is not operated by the Spanish Government, the Junta de Andalucía or any regional or local authority.
What does a result mean?: A result tells you only whether the number and associated details appear in the data currently held by Spain Rental Licence Check. It does not confirm the legality, ownership, quality or safety of the accommodation.
Why was my licence number not found?: A number may not appear because it was entered incorrectly, was recently registered or amended, has been cancelled, is recorded in a different format, or belongs to a region we have not yet covered.
What formats can I search?: You can enter a number with slashes, spaces, hyphens or in lower case. The search normalises the number before checking the database.
Where do the search results come from?: Search results on this site use tourism-registration records currently available through our official public-data sources. Coverage varies by registration type and source availability: VUT (vivienda de uso turístico) records for Málaga province have high OpenRTA coverage, while apartamento turístico (A) and establecimiento hotelero (H) entries reflect only the published subset. A missing result does not necessarily mean a registration is invalid or unregistered — always check the official regional register as well.