Record 85.1 million international tourists visited Spain in 2023; majority stayed for 4 to 7 nights

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In December last year, Spain welcomed a total of 5.2 million international tourists, marking a substantial increase of 26.2% compared to the same month in 2022 and surpassing the figures from December 2019 by 21.0%.

The United Kingdom emerged as the primary country of origin, contributing 907,752 tourists, representing an 18.7% growth from December 2022. Additionally, France and Germany contributed significantly, with 819,405 tourists (23.7% increase) and 561,521 tourists (23.7% increase), respectively.

The duration of average stay for majority of tourists ranged from four to seven nights, totaling over 2.2 million visitors. Nonetheless, there was a 22.3% increase in the number of day-trippers (those not staying overnight) and a 32.7% surge in tourists with extended stays lasting over 15 nights.

In terms of travel arrangements, almost 4.1 million tourists opted for independent travel without a tourist package in November, marking a substantial 24.8% increase. Conversely, over 1.1 million tourists chose a tourist package, reflecting a notable 31.3% rise.

France, Spain, and the US have been the top three global tourist destinations, which are visited by the highest number of international travellers.