Spain plans to focus on ‘quality over quantity’ as tourist numbers hit record high.
4 February 2026
Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.
Spain is one of the world’s most popular destinations, where tourism accounts for 12.6% of gross domestic product. It ranks third on the UN World Tourism Barometer’s list of the world’s top tourism earners, after the UK and France.
Spain is one of the world’s most popular destinations, where tourism accounts for 12.6% of gross domestic product. It ranks third on the UN World Tourism Barometer’s list of the world’s top tourism earners, after the UK and France.