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Spain Sets Q1 Records in Tourism with 17.1 Million Visitors and €23.5 Billion Spending

Valencian Community, Andalusia, and Canary Islands lead the surge, achieving historic regional highs despite Easter's timing shift.

Turistas extranjeros en el centro de València, en una imagen de este año.
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Los visitantes internacionales son una constante en la Mezquita de Córdoba
Paseo marítimo en Morro Jable

Overview

  • Spain welcomed 17.1 million international tourists in Q1 2025, a 5.7% increase from the same period in 2024, with spending rising 7.2% to €23.5 billion.
  • The Valencian Community recorded over 2.13 million arrivals, up by 100,000 from 2024, with visitor spending increasing 6.29% to €2.74 billion.
  • Andalusia saw 2.52 million international visitors, a 7.37% rise, and tourist spending reached €3.61 billion, an 8.55% increase year-over-year.
  • The Canary Islands led all regions with 4.36 million arrivals, a 2.09% increase, and €6.86 billion in spending, up 5.46% from Q1 2024.
  • The growth highlights Spain's focus on sustainable, high-value tourism, with policies emphasizing diversification, de-seasonalization, and digitalization.