Madrid and Málaga report significant tourism trends in August

Major Spanish cities reported significant tourism activity in August. Madrid recorded a historic month, with international tourist spending reaching 1,378 million euros, a 12.9% increase compared to August 2025. The city welcomed 948,277 travelers, an 11.7% year-on-year increase, while the United States emerged as the leading international market with 104,764 travelers.

Málaga also saw notable shifts in its tourism profile. While the number of hotel travelers decreased by 5.90%, the average length of stay reached a 2026 peak of 2.61 days, a 10.13% increase from the previous year. Despite fewer visitors, hotel overnight stays rose by 3.38%. The United Kingdom led the international market in Málaga by volume, showing a 28.46% increase in overnight stays.