Spain hotel overnight stays rise 0.3% in July driven by foreign tourists

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In July, hotel overnight stays in Spain saw a modest increase of 0.3%, reaching 44.8 million. This growth was driven exclusively by a 1.1% rise in international tourists, which offset a 1.1% decline in stays by Spanish residents.

Hotel prices in Spain rose by 5.9% compared to July of the previous year, marking the highest increase since April 2025. This trend continues a 50-month streak of year-on-year price hikes. In Andalusia, average daily rates reached a record high for July at 164.56 euros, with Málaga exceeding 200 euros per room.

Regional trends varied significantly. The Balearic Islands remained a top destination for international visitors, accounting for 33.4% of their stays, despite a 1.8% decline in total overnight stays there. In the Canary Islands, overnight stays fell by 0.3%, though business revenue increased by 5.8% due to higher rates. The Valencian Community saw a 4.3% increase in overnight stays and recorded the highest price hike in the country at 9.8%. Conversely, Castilla y León experienced a 7.6% drop in overnight stays.

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Andalusia · Baleares · Balearic Islands · Canary Islands · Catalonia · Cataluña · Instituto Nacional de Estadística · Spain

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[● 2 SOURCES] Foreign tourist overnight stays in Spain rose by 1.1% in July. cronicadecantabria.com · www.diariodemallorca.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] Canary Islands hotel and extra-hotel establishments recorded 8.9 million overnight stays in July, a 0.3% decrease from the previous year. www.elchaplon.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Canary Islands tourism business turnover reached 507 million euros in July, a 5.8% increase compared to 2025. www.elchaplon.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Hotel Price Index rose by 5.9% in July compared to the same month in 2025. cronicadecantabria.com · www.diariodemallorca.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Hotel overnight stays in Spain reached 44.8 million in July, a 0.3% increase compared to the previous year. cronicadecantabria.com · www.diariodemallorca.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Average revenue per occupied room was 156.8 euros in July, up 6.8% year-on-year. cronicadecantabria.com · www.diariodemallorca.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Overnight stays by Spanish residents decreased by 1.1% in July. cronicadecantabria.com · www.diariodemallorca.es