Link Securities | According to the Border Tourist Movement Survey (FRONTUR), Spain received nearly 6.6 million international tourists in March, 3.8% more than in the same month of 2024.
The United Kingdom was the main country of residence for tourists arriving in Spain, with more than 1.2 million tourists in March and an increase of 3.6% compared to the same month in 2024. From Germany, 896,441 tourists arrived (down 1.4%) and from France 763,153 tourists (down 3.5%).
In 1Q25 the number of tourists visiting Spain increased by 5.7% to almost 17.1 million. The main countries of origin in the first three months were the United Kingdom (with more than 3.1 million and an increase of 4.6%), France (with more than 2.1 million and an increase of 7.1%) and Germany (with almost 2.1 million, 0.1% less).
Total expenditure by international tourists visiting Spain in March reached €9,114 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.6%. The average expenditure per tourist was €1,382, a year-on-year increase of 1.7%. Average daily expenditure grew by 4.5% to €188. In 1Q25, total expenditure by international tourists increased by 7.2% year-on-year to 23,506 million euros.
