Spain Earns $74 Billion from International Visitors

Spain had 46.6 million international tourists from January to June. This is 4.6% more than last year. The number increased despite global problems.

Madrid, the capital of Spain, had 5.66 million visitors. This is 4.1% more than last year. Visitors spent €10 billion, which is 11.4% more than last year.

The Madrid region is known for its museums, historic streets, and food. It had the third highest foreign tourist spending in Spain.

Tourists are at the beach in Lloret de Mar, Spain, on July 11, 2025.

Last year, Spain had 96.8 million foreign tourists. This is 3.2% more than in 2024. Spain is the second most visited country in the world.

International tourism spending in Spain was €135 billion in 2025. This is 6.8% more than in 2024. It makes up about 13% of Spain's GDP.

The tourism ministry wants to make tourism more sustainable. They want to focus on quality over quantity to reduce social and environmental problems.

Spanish cities are already making changes. They are limiting short-term rentals and making rules for visitor behavior. This includes banning smoking on beaches.

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