- Greece and Spain sign first tourism cooperation agreement
- Memorandum signed on 15 September 2026 in Madrid
- Focus on sustainability, innovation and education
- Joint advocacy for short-term rental regulation
- Greek tourism to Spain increases 33pc in 2025
Greece and Spain have signed their first Memorandum of Tourism Cooperation on 15 September 2026 in Madrid. The agreement marks a strategic partnership between two of Europe’s largest tourism powerhouses to build a more resilient and future-proof visitor economy. The cooperation framework focuses on driving a shift away from traditional mass tourism toward a high-value, balanced model.
Joint initiatives will protect natural environments and invest in the preservation of historical heritage. The partners will share best practices, data and technology to modernise tourism infrastructure and improve destination management. Joint training programmes will upskill workers and develop professional talent across both nations.
A core driver of this agreement is a unified front within European Union institutions. Both nations are working together to advocate for a cohesive European framework to regulate short-term vacation rentals. The pact follows a significant surge in travel between the two Mediterranean destinations, with the number of international tourists traveling from Greece to Spain increasing by 33pc in 2025.
