The tax, legislated for by the region’s previous administration, was due to come into effect on 1 January charging visitors up to €2 per night, depending on their chosen accommodation, for up to seven nights.
Carlos Mazon, president of the Region of Valencia, called the tax “unfair and unnecessary” and said one of his government’s first actions would be to overturn it.
“This tax directly attacks the way our sector operates,” said Mazon at a press conference. “We want to tell you – with complete clarity – Valencia will be a tax-free destination for tourism.”
