Tourism rises in Cádiz and Mérida during Puente del Pilar

Spanish cities Cádiz and Mérida reported strong tourism performance during the Puente del Pilar holiday period.

In Cádiz, hotel occupancy reached 93.83%, exceeding the provincial average of 91%. While slightly below the initial forecast of 95%, the high demand was attributed to favorable weather. Other high-performing areas in the province included Conil with 95.77% occupancy and Chiclana with 94.63%. The period also saw significant cruise ship activity.

Mérida achieved its highest tourism registration since 2019, with municipal offices attending to 5,318 people. This represents a 15% increase compared to the previous year. A notable trend in Mérida was the 66.56% surge in international visitors, led by travelers from China, Mexico, the United States, and Argentina. Local accommodation occupancy in Mérida averaged 90.59% during the holiday.