The head of the Spanish region which includes the Costa Blanca has said it is likely Britons will never have to pay a tourist tax to certain parts of the country, with moves to ensure this “very advanced”.

Carlos Mazon, president of the Valencian Community which covers the provinces of Castellon, Valencia and Alicante on Spain’s east coast, made this announcement before winning the May elections.

The amount of tax to be paid, decided by a previous Government, was set at between 0.5 euros (43 pence) and two euros (£1.74) for over-16s depending on the type of accommodation. The charge in five-star hotels was set at the top rate and the tax in hotels of one, two or three stars at one euro (74 pence). Individual councils could add this if they wished.

But Spanish People’s Party Carlos Mazon told the World Travel Market London: “We have initiated proceedings so that the Valencian Community Tourist Tax never materialises. The administrative proceedings are very advanced.”

More to follow…

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