City Guides: Bed Bugs Across Spain
Bed bug incidents have risen sharply in Spain since 2018, driven by tourism volume and chemical resistance in modern strains. They feed exclusively on blood at night, leaving clustered bites on exposed skin. Hotels, hostels, and apartment blocks in tourist cities face the highest exposure.
Risk level, season window and prevention priorities vary with local climate. Pick your city below for a local guide, or start with the complete bed bug guide for Spain.
Peak activity months
Andalucía
Málaga Risk index 94/100 Marbella Risk index 85/100 Fuengirola Risk index 85/100 Benalmádena Risk index 83/100 Torremolinos Risk index 88/100 Estepona Risk index 81/100 Mijas Risk index 78/100 Nerja Risk index 80/100 Seville Risk index 91/100 Granada Risk index 69/100 Córdoba Risk index 73/100 Almería Risk index 81/100 Cádiz Risk index 79/100 Jerez Risk index 64/100