Spain Sees Continued Tourism Growth in First Half of 2025
Spain's tourism flourished in the first half of 2025, with 44.5 million visitors generating significant economic impact.
Key Points
- • Spain welcomed 44.5 million visitors in H1 2025, up 4.7% year-on-year.
- • Tourist spending reached €59.6 billion, an increase of 7.5% from 2024.
- • June saw 9.5 million tourists and over €13 billion in spending.
- • UK, Germany, and France were the top three countries of origin for tourists.
Spain has welcomed over 44.5 million international visitors in the first half of 2025, marking a 4.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Tourists spent nearly €60 billion in total, reflecting a 7.5% rise from 2024. Notably, June alone saw around 9.5 million visitors, who generated over €13 billion in spending, which represents a growth of 5.5% year-on-year.
On average, each tourist spent €1,376 during their stay, with a daily cost of €209, demonstrating increases of 3.5% and 6.5% respectively compared to 2024. The average length of stay for visitors was between four to seven nights, with nearly 4.8 million tourists fitting into that category.
The primary source of tourists came from the United Kingdom, with 2.1 million arriving in June and spending €2.6 billion—up 4.9% from the previous year. Germany followed, contributing 1.2 million tourists with a 7.8% increase and expenditure reaching €1.5 billion, a 9.2% hike. However, France saw a slight decline, with a 0.5% drop in visitor numbers, totaling just over a million French tourists in the same month.
The resilience of Spain's tourism sector reflects significant economic recovery following the disruptions of the pandemic, highlighting the continued global appetite for travel to the country’s popular destinations. As tourism plays a crucial role in Spain's economy, the ongoing trends suggest that the sector will remain vital in driving growth through the remainder of 2025 and beyond.