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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Corina Pons

Holiday hotspot delays tax planned to tackle overtourism

People walk on the restaurant and palm tree lined Paseo del Mullene Uno waterfront promenade in downtown Malaga Spain at sunset time, with a docked cruise ship in the background - (Getty Images)

Catalonia, a magnet for tourists and Spain's most visited region, has delayed plans to introduce a hefty tourist tax amidst efforts to tackle overtourism.

Originally slated for a May implementation, the proposed tax, which could reach up to €15 daily, has been pushed back to October at the earliest.

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