Overview
- Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu said Monday that Spain will likely reach roughly 100 million foreign visitors in 2026 if current travel trends continue.
- The country recorded a record 96.8 million visitors in 2025 and officials now expect nearly 80 million arrivals by October 1.
- Government forecasts call for about 43 million tourists in the June–September period and estimate roughly €64 billion in tourist spending over the same months.
- Uncertainty in the Middle East has pushed some travelers toward southern Europe, boosting demand for Spain this season and lifting bookings.
- Officials are urging regional governments to shift visitors inland because a rare total solar eclipse in August has filled rural and northern accommodation and can help ease pressure on crowded coastal hotspots.