Málaga's rural homes top 84% occupancy over the October bank holiday, the highest in Andalusia
Occupancy in the province's inland areas is above 84% and prices are 6% higher than last year. Spanish bank holiday weekends keep driving demand outside the summer.
- Note next year's national bank holiday weekends and review their prices before the first bookings arrive.
- Consider a two or three night minimum stay on those dates to avoid being left with single-night gaps.
- Compare what you charged this weekend with last year: the market is up 6%.
What happened
According to Diario Sur, rural homes in the province of Málaga have occupancy of over 84% for the 12 October bank holiday weekend. That is the highest in Andalusia, and prices are 6% above the previous year. Málaga Hoy puts the figure at 84.2%, ahead of Granada and Córdoba.
The figure refers to rural accommodation in the inland part of the province, not to holiday flats in the city or on the coast.
What it means for your property in Málaga
The Pilar weekend confirms that Spanish travellers are still booking short autumn breaks and accepting slightly higher prices than last year. For your property, that means national bank holidays deserve their own rate, not the one you would use for any low-season weekend.
The 6% rise is a useful benchmark. If you charged the same as last year on these dates and filled just as well, you probably undercharged. Look at your booking history and adjust prices for the coming bank holidays in good time.
How I handle it in the properties I manage In the properties I manage, national bank holidays get their own price and minimum stay in PriceLabs from the start of the year, and I review them as soon as the first booking comes in.
Summary written with the help of AI and reviewed by Brian Donneys on 7 Oct 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice.