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.

Nerja Holiday Rental Licences

Nerja sits on the eastern Costa del Sol close to the Axarquía region.

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: 4,361
Last updated: 10 August 2026
Common licence prefixes: VUT, VFT

Holiday rental registration in Nerja

Nerja sits at the eastern end of the province on the Axarquía coast, with a compact centre, Burriana and a large surrounding stock of villas and townhouses. Detached property makes up a much larger share of registrations than further west.

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. The recurring problem in Nerja is planning legality on rural and semi-rural property, where some dwellings cannot support a VUT declaration at all.

What to check before buying or letting

Confirm the dwelling is on urban, not undeveloped rural, land.
Check for any outstanding planning infringement file against the property.
Verify private pool and safety compliance where the property is marketed with one.
Confirm mains water and waste connections are formally registered.

Owner & Buyer Guide

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

Staying in Nerja: local guide

Nerja lies at the eastern end of Málaga province, against the mountains of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama. It is known for the Balcón de Europa viewpoint, its caves and small sandy coves, and attracts visitors looking for a quieter, more traditional setting.

Areas and neighbourhoods

Town centre and Balcón de Europa: Narrow streets, plazas and the famous viewpoint. Apartments and townhouses.
Burriana: Nerja's main beach, lined with restaurants. Popular with families.
Capistrano and Punta Lara: Residential urbanisations with villas and complexes, some with sea views.
Maro: A small village to the east near the caves and unspoilt coves.

When to visit and rental demand

Summer and Easter are busiest, and many visitors return each year. Winter demand is steady from long-stay retirees; walking and hiking bring spring and autumn visitors.

Getting there

Málaga Airport is about an hour by car. ALSA buses connect Nerja with Málaga. A car helps for urbanisations and the coves.

Tips for holiday guests

Some coves have limited or restricted access in summer — plan ahead.
Hillside properties may involve steep roads.
Search the VUT number here before paying.

Local registration terminology

Nerja villa registrations frequently include a bedroom count in the register 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.