Inside Spain: Privatised beaches and Airbnb fights back

**As Spain’s sunlit beaches come under increasing pressure from private businesses, locals in Málaga are protesting against the rise of upscale beach bars that encroach on public spaces like merenderos. Meanwhile, Airbnb faces a legal challenge over its listings being reportedly removed by the Spanish government for allegedly illegal rentals, with the platform contesting the approach as indiscriminate and disregarding legal rulings.**