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.

Vélez-Málaga Holiday Rental Licences

Vélez-Málaga covers the Axarquía capital and the coastal resorts of Torre del Mar and Caleta de Vélez.

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: 2,332
Last updated: 10 August 2026
Common licence prefixes: VUT, VFT

Holiday rental registration in Vélez-Málaga

Vélez-Málaga is the Axarquía's main town, with the bulk of its holiday stock in Torre del Mar and Caleta de Vélez rather than the historic centre.

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

No municipal suspension applies. The main risk area is rural and semi-rural property inland, where planning status can prevent a valid declaration.

What to check before buying or letting

Confirm urban land classification for anything outside the coastal strip.
Check for planning infringement files on rural dwellings.
Verify the coastal block's community position on tourist letting.
Confirm registered capacity and any parking requirement.

Staying in Vélez-Málaga: local guide

Vélez-Málaga is the capital of the Axarquía, a working market town a few kilometres inland, while most of its holiday rental stock sits on the coast at Torre del Mar and Caleta de Vélez. It offers a more Spanish, less resort-style atmosphere than the western Costa del Sol.

Areas and neighbourhoods

Torre del Mar: A long beachfront with a wide promenade, apartment blocks and summer nightlife. The main holiday area.
Caleta de Vélez: A fishing port and marina with seafood restaurants and a quieter beach.
Vélez-Málaga town: The historic centre with a castle hill, museums and everyday local life. Better value longer stays.
Almayate and Benajarafe: Coastal villages to the west with a relaxed feel and lower-rise development.

When to visit and rental demand

Torre del Mar peaks in July and August and during its summer festivals. The area is quieter in winter than the western Costa del Sol, which keeps off-season prices competitive.

Getting there

Málaga Airport is about 40 minutes by car. Regular buses link Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar with Málaga city. A car helps for exploring the Axarquía villages.

Tips for holiday guests

Confirm whether the address is in the town or on the coast — they are several kilometres apart.
Check the registered capacity against the advertised sleeping arrangements.
Search the VUT number here before paying a deposit.

Local registration terminology

Rural and semi-rural properties inland may be registered under a different establishment category.

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.