The Valencia City Council announced in October 2025 that it would close 1,000 tourist apartments following a moratorium on new openings. However, a list provided by the government, requested by the local political group Compromís, revealed only 828 addresses that were supposedly closed. This raised alarms about the accuracy of the closures, as it was discovered after a thorough review that 132 of these properties, amounting to 16%, are still advertised on platforms like Airbnb and Booking.

Papi Robles, spokesperson for the Valencianist group Compromís, expressed her frustration with the discrepancies between the official list and the reality on the ground. She held a press conference in front of a building with seven tourist apartments that the current government, led by María José Catalá, claims have been shut down. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions between local governance and the rising trend of short-term rentals, which many argue exacerbate housing shortages in the city.

The existence of these still-advertised apartments poses challenges for the Valencia City Council in enforcing regulations aimed at controlling short-term rental markets. It raises questions about the efficacy of the measures implemented and whether the local government can effectively manage tourism while protecting the housing market for residents. This situation reflects a broader concern in many urban areas where the balance between tourism and local housing needs is increasingly contested.