Spain sets record tourism numbers with 12.3 million visitors in August

Spain has reached a historic tourism milestone, recording 12.3 million international visitors in August, a 9.2% increase compared to the previous year. This surge contributed to an August expenditure of 17.8 billion euros, also up 9.2%. For the first eight months of the year, total international arrivals reached approximately 70.4 million, representing a 5.4% year-on-year increase, with cumulative spending hitting nearly 100 billion euros.

The United Kingdom remains the primary source market for both visitor numbers and spending. Other significant markets include France and Germany, while the United States saw a substantial growth of 31.9% in arrivals. Regional data shows the Balearic Islands as a leading destination, followed by Catalonia and Andalusia, with Andalusia recording particularly high growth rates.

In Galicia, hotel revenues rose by 6.6% with over 4.7 million tourists visiting between January and August. Meanwhile, the Valencian Community saw a 9% increase in international tourists, reaching 9.4 million through August. In Mérida, international tourism reached a record high in September with 6,485 foreign visitors, a 25.3% increase from the previous year.