# Spain sees record 12.3m tourists in August 2026

2 October 2026 at 11:49

> International visitor numbers and spending surged by 9.2% this August, contributing to a record-breaking 70.4 million arrivals this year.

[Spain](<https://spainnews.co.uk/entity/spain-q29>) welcomed 12.3 million international travellers in August 2026, a 9.2% increase compared to the previous year. Total tourist spending for the month reached 17,838 million euros, matching the 9.2% growth rate seen in visitor numbers from August 2025.

The [United Kingdom](<https://spainnews.co.uk/entity/united-kingdom-q145>) remained the top source market with 2.4 million visitors, who spent 3,366 million euros. France and Germany followed, while [Switzerland](<https://spainnews.co.uk/entity/switzerland-q39>) saw a 29.3% surge. Average daily spending rose to 202 euros, with individual stays averaging 1,455 euros.

The figures contribute to a record eight-month period, with 70.4 million arrivals and 99,892 million euros in total spending. [Catalonia](<https://spainnews.co.uk/entity/catalonia-q5705>) and the [Balearic Islands](<https://spainnews.co.uk/entity/balearic-islands-q5765>) led regional results, reflecting a robust 8% annual rise in accumulated national tourism revenue.


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