Canary Islands break all-time tourism record for June
The Canary Islands recorded their highest ever number of international visitors during the month of June this year, with 1,078,407 tourists arriving, a 3.15% increase on June 2024, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
This record-breaking month helped push the total number of international arrivals in the first half of 2025 to 7.84 million, an increase of 4% compared to the same period last year. Spending is also up significantly, with international visitors contributing €1.56 billion to the Canarian economy in June alone, almost 8.5% more than last year.
On average, each visitor spent €190 per day and stayed for 7.6 days, bringing the average spend per person to €1,447 which is up 5.2% year-on-year.
Canaries Among Top Destinations in Spain
Across Spain, international tourism is booming. The country welcomed 44.5 million tourists in the first six months of 2025, up 4.7%, with the Canary Islands ranking as the second most visited region, behind only Catalonia (9.3 million visitors). The Balearic Islands took the top spot for June alone, attracting nearly 24% of all international tourists, followed by Catalonia (21%), Andalusia (15%), and then the Canary Islands.
In terms of total tourist spending in the first half of the year, the Canary Islands lead with €11.87 billion, representing 19.9% of all international tourist spending in Spain, more than any other region.
More Spending Despite Shorter Stays
Nationally, although tourists are spending less time in Spain, with the average stay dropping to 6.6 days (down 2.8%), they are spending more money, with the average daily spend reaching €209, a 6.5% increase from last year. This trend is seen as a sign of higher value tourism since the pandemic.
The UK continues to be Spain’s top source of tourists, with nearly 9 million Britons visiting so far this year (a 5.2% rise), followed by Germany (5.7 million) and France (5.6 million). British tourists also account for the highest spending, making up 17.6% of all international tourist spending in Spain.
Tourist Accommodation Trends
Hotels remain the most popular form of accommodation, welcoming 28.7 million tourists across Spain. However, holiday rentals and private property stays are growing fast, rental stays increased by 10%, while stays in second homes and family/friends’ houses also rose notably.
In the Canaries, 67% of all spending came from visitors staying in hotels, up 7.4% on last year. Meanwhile, spending by tourists in non-commercial accommodation fell 5.8%.
While tourism continues to drive economic growth in the Canary Islands, concerns around overcrowding, housing pressure, and low wages are also surfacing. Residents and policymakers are now facing the challenge of maintaining quality of life while managing record-breaking visitor numbers.
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