Most visited cities in Spain 2022

Madrid was the most visited city destination in Spain in 2022, having welcomed nearly 8.6 million overnight visitors. The Catalonian capital followed second in the ranking that year, with roughly 7.4 million tourists spending at least one night in the destination.

How did Madrid rank in tourist visits and accommodation?

In 2022, Madrid attracted over 4.5 million domestic and 4.6 million international tourists for stays exceeding one day, despite experiencing a more than 10 percent decrease compared to 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Furthermore, the Spanish capital has consistently ranked among the top ten European cities with the highest number of nights spent by tourists in paid accommodation, securing the 8th position that year.

Which regions attracted the most international tourists?

Spain's international tourism rebounded strongly from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, surpassing 100 million visitors in 2022. Catalonia led as the most visited region, attracting over 14.9 million international tourists. The United Kingdom played a pivotal role as the primary source of international tourists, contributing over 15 million travelers, followed by France with around 10 million visitors.