Tourism in Spain

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).

This festive season, Torrejón de Ardoz transforms into the ultimate Christmas destination with Mágicas Navidades (Magical Christmas), the largest Christmas park in Spain.

Are you looking for the best lakes in Spain to explore this autumn? Spain, famous for its vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and stunning landscapes, is also home to some of the most beautiful lakes in Europe.

The 10 places to celebrate Christmas in Spain span giant illuminations, edible Christmas displays, life-size nativity scenes, and sweet‑tooth pilgrimages.

Christmas in Málaga has become a real highlight in the calendar, thanks to the city's impressive light display that floods the streets with twinkling festive colours.Málaga Christmas lights 2025: switch‑on, season, and what’s newCalle Larios light show 2025: times and viewing tipsWhen are the Christ

Early December can reshape work and travel plans across Spain, with closures and altered schedules felt nationwide for the December bank holiday weekend.

Spain is stepping up its bid in luxury travel by raising service standards in areas like Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella.

With the arrival of autumn, Spain’s towns are painted in shades of gold, red and copper.

Spain does winter differently. If you’re sizing up the best Spanish cities to visit in winter, think softer light, calmer plazas and, on the right coast, a midday coffee outdoors in December without turning blue.

**Update — 13th October 2025**Ryanair has escalated its Spain cuts, announcing a further reduction of 1.2 million seats from regional Spain for Summer 2026. It has also announced it will no longer have flights to and from Asturias Airport.

British tourists are Spain’s number one nationality by arrivals — and have held that top spot for years.

Spain has rolled out higher tourist taxes and stricter local rules across key destinations this year, aiming to curb overtourism and ease pressure on residents. From city surcharges to tighter rental licensing and guest registration, the travel experience is changing at check‑in and on the street.

Barcelona is preparing one of its most significant shake-ups to cruise tourism in years.

Spain enters the final stretch of 2025 with fresh tourism milestones and a reshaped travel calendar.

A €1.5 billion, multi-year expansion is set to reshape Málaga Airport—extending terminals, streamlining security and overhauling ground access—signalling a step-change for the Costa del Sol’s main gateway.What the Málaga Airport expansion includesPassenger experience upgradesTimeline and key milesto

Barcelona marked World Tourism Day on Saturday with protests at several landmark sites, drawing fresh attention to visitor pressure and housing concerns. What happened during the World Tourism Day protests in BarcelonaOn Saturday, 27th September, anti-tourism activists staged a protest at Parc

The EU's new automated border control system launches on 12th October 2025.