Spain, the world's second most visited country after France, received 70.4 million international tourists between January and August, a 5.4% year-on-year increase.

In August alone, Spain welcomed 12.3 million international tourists, up 9.2% from the same month in 2025.

A couple take selfies in a crowded Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain, May 24, 2023. Photo by Reuters

While the average spending per visitor remained practically stable compared to the previous year at €1,455 per person, the average daily expenditure advanced by 1.9%, reaching €202, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

International tourist spending reached €17.8 billion during the month, up 9.2% from the same month in 2025.

The U.K. topped the August spending, with €3.36 billion, accounting for 18.9% of all foreign tourist expenditure.

Germany ranked second and France third.

Spain expects to welcome 100 million tourists this year after receiving a record 97 million visitors in 2025.