- Irish visitors to Spain at 172,095 in November, up 15.7pc from 2024.
- Rolling annual total 2,899,169, up 17pc.
- Year-to-date 2,899,300, up 10.5pc, second fastest growth after Portugal.
- Total Spain arrivals 91,484,118, up 3.4pc.
- Market accommodation up 4.4pc, hotels 6.1pc, rentals down 1.9pc.
Irish visitor numbers to spain were 172,095 in November up 15.7pc on Noveme4br 2024 and 79.5pc on pre-pandemic. Rolling annual was 2,899,169 up 17pc on the twelve months to November 2024. Year to date was 2.899.300, up 10,5pc and making Ireland the second fastest growing market after Portugal.
Total arrivals in Spain in the 11 months to November increased 3.4pc to 91,484,118. Key source countries included leaders England with 18.2m visitors up 3.9pc, France with 12.1m down 0.5pc, and Germany with 11.4m up 0.9pc. England led with over one million tourists in November, up 4.7pc.Tourists using market accommodation rose 4.4pc annually, with hotel stays up 6.1pc and rental housing down 1.9pc. Non-market accommodation fell 5.6pc. France sent 695,770 tourists down 7.4pc, while Germany provided 667,931 up 2.7pc
The figures indicate a historic milestone in tourism, receiving 91.5m international visitors from January to November 2025, marking a 3.4pc increase compared to the previous year. These travellers spent a staggering €126.707 euros, up 6.9pc and surpassing the total expenditure for all of 2024. November alone saw 5.8m arrivals, a 2.1pc rise, with key markets including the UK (contributing 20.3pc of spending) and Germany (13.2pc). This surge underscores Spain’s enduring appeal as a top global destination, boosting the economy despite emerging challenges.
Despite the record numbers, foreign tourism in Spain is showing signs of deceleration, with the ambitious goal of reaching 100m visitors in 2025 appearing increasingly elusive. Arrivals grew by just 2.1pc in November, a sharp drop from earlier months’ double-digit increases, amid factors like rising costs and shifting preferences. Analysts predict around 97m visitors for the full year, highlighting the need for diversification beyond sun-and-sea models to maintain momentum into 2026.
Spain’s Industry Minister Jordi Hereu has hailed the strong 2025 performance as a foundation for advancing towards higher-quality, sustainable tourism in 2026. He said that emphasising responsible practices, the government aims to balance economic benefits with environmental protection, reducing seasonality and promoting premium experiences.
This comes as Spain consolidates its leadership in segments like MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions), which offer high economic impact with lower environmental strain.
