Córdoba se llena de alquileres de temporada

The article “Córdoba se llena de alquileres de temporada” is published by Cordópolis, a regional news outlet covering Andalusian cities, and authored by journalist Juan Velasco. It analyses the rapid growth of short‑term rentals in Córdoba, drawing on data extracted from Idealista and presented by eldiario.es. The focus is on how seasonal lets are reshaping the local housing market and the implications for long‑term supply.

Between September 2024 and August 2026 the share of rental listings classified as “alquiler de temporada” rose from 18.7 % to 34 % of all adverts in Córdoba. This represents an increase of 15.3 percentage points, effectively doubling the sector’s weight within the city’s rental portfolio. In August 2026 there were 225 short‑term listings out of a total of 661 adverts.

Córdoba’s rise, while substantial, remains below the levels observed in other regional capitals. Jaén moved from 13.4 % to 40.3 %, Sevilla from 20.6 % to 41.5 %, and Granada from 20.2 % to 42.8 %. Coastal cities show even higher shares: Málaga at 48 %, Huelva near 49 %, Almería 63.4 %, and Cádiz a striking 88.1 %. Thus Córdoba is still the Andalusian capital with the lowest proportion of seasonal rentals.

The median advertised price for short‑term rentals in August 2026 was €9.5 per square metre, compared with €9.2 for long‑term lets – a modest €0.3 (≈3.3 %) premium. The narrow price gap suggests that factors other than rent level – such as flexibility, demand from students or temporary workers, and owner preferences – are driving the shift toward seasonal contracts. The increase in short‑term listings reduces the stock available for permanent residents, potentially exacerbating housing affordability challenges.

For a pan‑European audience interested in sustainable housing, the Córdoba case illustrates how policy‑driven housing regulation interacts with market incentives. The growth of temporary lets can lead to higher turnover, increased energy use for heating and cooling, and greater waste from short stays, counteracting sustainability goals. Conversely, the modest price differential indicates that economic pressure alone does not fully explain the trend, highlighting the need for targeted regulatory frameworks that balance tourism income with long‑term housing stability.

Córdoba’s rental market has undergone a pronounced transformation, with seasonal rentals climbing to one‑third of all listings in two years. While still lagging behind other Andalusian capitals, the city’s experience underscores the broader European challenge of managing short‑term accommodation growth without compromising sustainable, affordable housing for permanent residents.