In May, tourism in Spain set an absolute record. Tourists brought the country nearly 10 billion euros. According to experts in the tourism industry, the average daily expenditure of an international tourist in Spain was 185 euros.
In May 2023, 8.2 million tourists from abroad visited Spain. This is 17.6% more than in 2022 and 3.6% more than in 2019 when the previous record was set.
Arrival of international tourists according to access route, May 2023:
Total number of international tourists 8,218,334
Air transport 6,823,007
Highway 1,236,306
Rail transport 30,627
Maritime transport 128,395
The tourism industry in Spain is experiencing a resurgence and reclaiming its position as the primary catalyst for the country's economy.