Tourism in Spain

The number of active tourist accommodations in Spain has fallen sharply. According to the latest data from the Spanish Statistics Institute (INE), there were 329,764 holiday flats nationwide in November 2025 – 12.4% fewer than a year earlier (376,463) and 13.6% fewer than in May (381,837), just before the short-term rental register came into force.

A Spanish city has secured a place in TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for destinations.

Spain’s speciality coffee scene has just received global recognition. Four Spanish coffee shops have earned a coveted place in the prestigious World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking, highlighting the country’s growing influence in the international coffee movement.

Short city breaks in Spain are changing. In 2026, travellers are quietly moving away from overcrowded capitals and rediscovering smaller, character‑filled cities where culture, food, beaches, and local life fit effortlessly into a long weekend.

This country really does spoil you when it comes to wild landscapes. The best national parks in Spain stretch across volcanic islands, snowy peaks, Atlantic cliffs and vast wetlands that feel a world away from the costas.

La Gomera sits just west of Tenerife, but it feels a world away once you step off the ferry.

Spain is a land of contrasts, from rugged mountains to idyllic beaches.

Amid rising travel costs and restrictions on mass tourism, peer-to-peer home exchange has emerged as a rapidly growing alternative. In 2025, more than two million people chose this model for holidays or tourist stays, reflecting steady growth compared with traditional accommodation options.

Nestled in sunny Murcia, Spain, El Palmar is a small but vibrant village. Tennis fans know it as the birthplace of Carlos Alcaraz, the young superstar who continues to conquer the tennis world with his 2026 Australian Open win.

Spain ended 2025 with a record number of tourists visiting the country, consolidating its position as one of the world’s leading holiday destinations.

Spain may be world‑famous for its beaches and historic cities, but it is also one of southern Europe’s most appealing winter sports destinations.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced on Thursday that it will move its headquarters from London, UK, to Madrid, following a selection process that included Geneva, Milan, Paris and Dubai, among other cities.The decision was unanimously approved by the 17 members of the internation

Bloomberg has once again compiled a list of must-visit destinations set to shape travel in 2026, blending revitalised classics with lesser-known places on the rise. The list spans creative cities, remote islands, emerging food regions and unspoilt natural havens.

British tourists visiting Tenerife should be aware of new “Stay Alert” signs being installed across the island.

If big resorts and packed beach clubs are starting to feel a bit samey, Spain’s lesser‑known islands are a nice surprise. Scattered around the Canary Islands and the Balearics, these spots offer quieter beaches, proper hiking, and dark skies for stargazing.

National Geographic’s Spanish pick for the best travel destination for 2026 is not a single city, but an entire northern region.

The Caminito del Rey is one of Spain’s most epic hiking routes, a cliffside walkway threading through the Gaitanes Gorge with huge views over the Guadalhorce River.

Escaping the colder months is easier than you might think: a winter getaway to the Canary Islands is perfect for those looking to take a few days’ holiday.

During the Christmas holidays, many towns in Spain transform into enchanting fairytale settings, where lights, nativity scenes and local traditions create a truly magical atmosphere.In this guide, compiled from sources including National Geographic Travel, Time Out Madrid and Condé Nast Traveler Esp

Modern Spain is built upon the remnants of many earlier peoples and cultures, whose traces are scattered across the country. Among them are the Celts, present from the late Bronze Age (13th century BC) until the Romanisation of Hispania in the 1st century BC.

Wine tourism in Spain has grown up a lot in the last few years. People are now planning whole weekends to Spain's best wineries, featuring design hotels and long lunches in the vineyards.

The Christmas lights in Vigo 2025 are a full‑blown national talking point, the kind people travel for just to see the city glow. A lot of that fame rests on the mayor's showman streak, turning the switch‑on into a headline moment.

Barcelona’s planning a full-on glow this year for its Christmas lights display.

Madrid is going big with its Christmas lights display for 2025.

The number of tourists visiting Spain in the first nine months of the year increased by 3.5% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching almost 76.5 million, the highest figure in the FRONTUR series compiled by the Spanish Statistics Institute (INE).