Foreign travelers in Spain hit an all-time high, reaching 44.5 million by June, marking a 4.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
In the summer of 2025, Spain is projected to witness a 3.8% increase in international tourist spending, totaling approximately €58 billion from June to September, compared to the same period in 2024 [1]. This growth is part of a larger trend that has seen Spain's tourism industry rebound and grow significantly since 2022.
According to recent data, the autonomous communities with the most accumulated spending are Canarias (19.9% of the total), Cataluña (17.7%), and Comunidad de Madrid (15.3%) [2]. The total spending of international visitors so far this year has reached nearly €60 million euros, representing a 7.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [3].
Hotels continue to be the preferred choice for tourists, with 67% of total spending made by those who stayed in hotels, experiencing an annual increase of 7.4% [2]. However, vacation rentals have also seen growth, surpassing hotels in terms of visitors.
British tourists, traditionally one of Spain’s largest source markets for tourists, are contributing to this overall growth [1][4]. Regions like the Comunidad Valenciana have seen record levels of international tourism spending, with British tourists likely included in this growth [2]. In June of this year, tourists from the United Kingdom left 2,604 million euros in Spain, a 4.9% increase compared to the same month in 2024 [4].
Portuguese neighbours are also choosing Spain more and more as their vacation destination, with a 11.6% year-on-year increase in June [5]. Germany and France complete the podium with over 5.7 million and nearly 5.6 million respectively, and increases of 3% and 3.1% [2].
The average duration of these tourists' stay was between four and seven nights, with nearly 4.8 million, representing a 2.4% annual increase [2]. The number of visitors staying in owned properties increased by 12.4%, and those staying in family or friends' homes increased by 5.3 million (10.4% more) [2].
In June alone, Spain received nearly 9.5 million tourists, generating spending of over €13,000 million euros [4]. In the first six months of this year, Spain received over 44.5 million foreign tourists, a 4.5% increase from the same period last year [4]. More than 36 million of the 44.5 million visitors stayed in market accommodations between January and June [4]. In this period, each tourist spent an average of €1,376 euros, representing a 3.5% increase compared to the previous year [4].
Hotel prices rose by 5.3% and overnight stays set a new record in June, approaching 39 million [4]. A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela will apply a tourist tax to achieve a more sustainable model [5].
In summary, Spain has experienced a strong rebound and growth in international tourist spending from 2022 through 2025, with continuous increases year-over-year, including a projected 3.8% increase from 2024 to 2025 in summer tourist spending, reflecting a recovery and growth beyond pre-pandemic trends. British tourists, a major contributor to Spain’s tourism, would be part of this increasing spending trend, although exact UK-specific historical spending data was not detailed in the search results.
References: 1. Tourism in Spain 2. Data on Tourism in Spain 3. Tourist expenditure in Spain 4. 2022 Tourist Arrivals and Expenditure in Spain 5. Tourist tax in Spain
The average spend per tourist in Spain increased by 3.5% compared to the previous year, with each tourist spending an average of €1,376 euros [4]. Given the 3.8% projected increase in international tourist spending from 2024 to 2025, the total spending in Spain's finance sector related to tourism is expected to significantly grow, contributing to an improved average lifestyle for businesses and individuals in the travel industry.
