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Spain Sets Summer Tourism Record as August Spending Outpaces Visitor Growth

Officials frame the results as evidence of a shift toward higher‑value, more sustainable tourism.

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Turistas extranjeros hacen fotos en el centro de València, este verano.
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Overview

  • INE reported 11.3 million international arrivals in August, up 2.9% year on year and slightly above government forecasts.
  • Tourist expenditure reached €16.39 billion in August, a 6.7% rise, lifting average spend per visitor to €1,457 and daily outlays to €198.
  • July–August arrivals totaled 22.3 million for a new summer high, with growth moderating compared with the same period last year.
  • Regional trends diverged: Catalonia fell 4.1% to 2.1 million visitors, while the Balearic Islands rose 3.5% to 2.5 million and Andalusia climbed 7.6% to 1.7 million.
  • Source markets were mixed in August, with the UK and Germany up 4.4% each and France down 5.1%; January–August totals reached 66.8 million visitors and €92.463 billion in spending, with reporting indicating a near‑record year if the pace holds.