Spain's coastal and historic cities draw record summer visitors

Tourist activity across several Spanish regions has surged this summer. In Galicia, the comarcas of O Salnés and Pontevedra are being promoted as the heart of the Rías Baixas tourism season, with towns such as Vilagarcía de Arousa, O Grove, Sanxenxo, Poio, Cambados and Marín reporting high visitor numbers. Local businesses noted that “there is less money than in previous years and people do not spend the same, but we may have more visitors than ever.”

The increase coincides with regional celebrations, including the Día de Galicia and the feast of Santiago Apóstol, which have drawn additional pilgrims and tourists to the area’s beaches, historic villages and marinas. Meanwhile, a detailed itinerary for Sevilla highlights 26 must‑see sites, ranging from the Cathedral and Giralda to the Alcázar, Plaza de España and the Setas, encouraging visitors to explore the city’s historic centre, monumental axis and riverside districts in a single day.

Travel guides also provide step‑by‑step directions for journeys between major destinations, such as the route from Figueres Vilafant to Benicarló on the Mediterranean highway network, illustrating the ease of moving across Spain’s coastal corridors.