Spain is a popular holiday destination for millions of travelers around the world. With its rich cultural attractions, beautiful beaches and vibrant cities, it’s understandable why Spain welcomes so many foreign tourists every year. But what are the places that attract international tourists especially in August?
Both Most popular destinations For foreign tourists in Spain, the two most popular cities are Barcelona and Madrid. These two major cities attract millions of visitors every year, drawn by their rich cultural heritage, vibrant street life and culinary traditions.
In addition to these two capitals, coastal areas such as the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, the Valencian coast and Malaga are very popular with foreign tourists. These sunny and beach-rich areas provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing holiday.
Most tourists visiting Spain in August come from France and the United Kingdom. In August 2023, Spain received 2.29 million and 2.13 million visitors from these countries respectively. Germany comes in third place with 1.25 million tourists.
Followed by the Netherlands with more than 705,000 tourists.while Italians with 648,000, Portuguese with 488,000 and Belgians with 361,000 tourists also contribute to these figures, although the latter group is less popular with foreign tourists than with the local population.
Not all foreign tourists choose the same destinations in Spain. While the British mainly visit Barcelona and the islands (Canary Islands and Balearic Islands), the French also go to Catalonia and the Basque Country.
Germans are more interested in Palma de Mallorca, while Italians visit not only the coastal areas, but also Extremadura. Portuguese are more interested in the provinces bordering their country. The Dutch and Belgians usually choose the popular seaside towns along the Spanish coast, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands in August.
on This site There is also a table available listing travel destinations. Dutch tourists In August 2023. Barcelona is in first place with 28,000 visitors, followed by Palma (Mallorca) with 18,000, Madrid with 16,000, Valencia with 15,000, San Bartolomé de Tirajana in Gran Canaria with 15,000, Lloret de Mar with 14,000, Torrela de Montgri with 12,000, Malaga with 10,600, Sant Josep de sa Talaia (Ibiza) with 6,600 and Sant Pere Pescador with 9,400 Dutch tourists. (No data has been published on Belgian tourists.)
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