According to a statement from the ministry, Spain welcomed 11.5 million international tourists in July 2026, while total tourist spending increased by 10.9% to €18.2 billion. The number of tourists welcomed during the first seven months of 2026 rose to 58.1 million, representing a 4.6% increase compared with the same period in 2025.
Tourist spending reached €82 billion during the first seven months of the year, representing a 7.8% increase. In July, each international tourist spent an average of €1,579, up 5.9% from the previous year. Average daily spending by visitors stood at €218, reflecting a 3.7% year-on-year increase.
UK Remains The Top Source Market
Spain welcomed 2.2 million tourists from the United Kingdom in July. The UK ranked first, followed by France, while Germany ranked third with 1.2 million tourists.
British tourists spent €3 billion in Spain in July, while visitors from France spent €1.6 billion and those from Germany spent €1.7 billion. The ministry also reported increases in the number of tourists arriving from Italy and Switzerland.
