Canary Islands receive 14.5 million international passengers by November
Tourist arrivals to the islands increased by 14 % compared with 2024, a year that already set a visitor record.
Overview
- Total international arrivals: 14,527,174 passengers (up 14 % vs. the same period in 2024).
- Source: Data released by Turespaña on Thursday.
Monthly Figures
- November arrivals: 1,499,158 foreign tourists, a 20.4 % rise over the previous month.
Spain’s Overall Performance
- National total: 104 million international passengers in the first eleven months of the year, 5.8 % higher than the same period in 2024.
- International airport traffic (November): 7.3 million passengers, 7.9 % above November 2023.
Growth Across Source Markets
- All major source markets showed increased arrivals in November.
- Notable double‑digit gains came from Ireland, Poland, Switzerland and Italy.
Market Diversification
- Diversified markets grew by 10.4 %.
- Top contributors by volume:
- Persian Gulf: United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia.
- Asia: China, South Korea, Japan.
- Ibero‑America: Mexico, Brazil, Argentina.
Leading Source Markets
| Country / Region | Passengers (Nov) | Share of Spain’s Total Arrivals | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ~1.3 million | 18.2 % | +3.3 % |
| Germany | 900,000 | 12.2 % | +3.4 % |
| Italy | 814,216 | 11.1 % | +12.2 % |
| France | — | 6.9 % | +6.4 % |
| Netherlands | — | 4.7 % | +8.7 % |
Regional Distribution in Spain
- Canary Islands: Received 38.7 % of all international arrivals, a slight 0.5 % decline from the previous year.
- Andalusia, Valencian Community and Community of Madrid: Each added over 10,000 passengers compared with November 2024.
Detailed Regional Highlights
From Germany:
- 900,000 passengers (12.2 % of total).
- Canary Islands captured 36.8 % of these arrivals, with a modest drop of about 3,500 passengers.
- Valencian Community and Andalusia each gained more than 10,000 passengers.
From Italy:
- 814,216 passengers (11.1 % of total).
- Catalonia and Community of Madrid together accounted for 60.2 % of Italian arrivals, with YoY increases of 6.7 % and 6.2 % respectively.
- Valencian Community saw a remarkable +52.3 % rise.
From France:
- 6.9 % of total arrivals, YoY growth +6.4 %.
- Madrid received 33.4 % of French arrivals, Catalonia 26.7 %, both showing gains.
- Andalusia posted the strongest advance at +17.3 %.
From the Netherlands:
- 4.7 % of total arrivals, YoY growth +8.7 %.
- Majority headed to Valencian Community and Andalusia, together representing 42 % of Dutch arrivals.
- All regions except the Basque Country recorded positive growth, with Valencia and Asturias each exceeding +15 %.
Key takeaway: The Canary Islands remain the primary destination for international tourists in Spain, while diversification across new source markets and regional distribution continues to strengthen the overall tourism sector.