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Spain removes 80,000 listings: why Sardinia is next

A massive enforcement wave in Spain sets the precedent for Italy. Olbia inspections are already ramping up—owners must take notice.

Published: 09 Feb 2026 • Impact: High (Compliance)

🛡️ Operator Action Protocol

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Check CIN Visibility: Go to your Airbnb and Booking.com listings today. If your CIN (National Code) is not visible in the description, you are flagged for automated removal.

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Audit Capacity: Ensure your online "Max Guests" setting matches your registered IUN capacity exactly. Discrepancies are the #1 trigger for Olbia inspections.

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Prepare for Inspection: Have your fire extinguisher receipt, insurance policy, and gas safety certificate printed and available on-site for immediate check.

What happened

Spain ordered the removal of 86,275 listings that failed database checks. Airbnb was fined €64M for non-compliance.

The signal for Sardinia

Inspections in Olbia and Cagliari are intensifying. Local owners have already faced €75,000+ in fines.

RENTAL12 takeaway

The era of "flying under the radar" is over. Compliance is now a binary condition for staying in business.

External read

AP News: Spain crackdown (external)

Primary source on the €64M fine.

Operator Analysis: The database wall is closing in

1) The Database Precedent

Spain’s MIVAV ministry didn't just ask nicely; they cross-referenced the registry. 86,275 listings failed the check and were ordered offline. This mirrors Italy’s BDSR (National Database) rollout. Once the database connection is live, removal becomes automated, not manual.

2) Fines are rising

A €64 million fine against Airbnb proves that platforms will not protect non-compliant hosts—it is too expensive for them. Locally, Olbia municipality has already issued fines exceeding €75,000 to owners caught without proper registration. The cost of non-compliance now far exceeds the cost of taxes.

3) Ibiza's "Zero Tolerance"

Ibiza has removed over 2,800 illegal listings, wiping 14,500 beds from the market using data intelligence (Mabrian). This is the blueprint for high-demand islands. Sardinia is following a similar trajectory with increased scrutiny in coastal zones.

Action for Sardinia Owners

⚠️ Verify your CIN (National Identification Code) is visible on every OTA listing immediately.

⚠️ Prepare for inspections: Olbia authorities have stated they will ramp up physical checks in 2026.

RENTAL12 Leadership

“We suggest it will be pretty soon that Sardinia follows. Inspections are gearing up in Olbia and Cagliari already. Owners and property managers better start taking good notice—this was just the beginning.”

Floriana, CEO & Kristina, COO

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External references

Source	Why it is relevant	Link
AP News	Details on the €64 million fine against Airbnb for unlicensed listings.	Open source
BBC News	Context on "this was just the beginning" and broader housing pressure.	Open source
Reuters	Precedent for large platform settlements (Booking.com €94M tax dispute).	Open source

Method

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This article aggregates verified international enforcement events to forecast local Sardinia impact.
Local fine data provided by Olbia municipality statements to operators.