15 Oct, 2023 @ 08:00
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Revealed: The destination in Spain most visited by Spanish holidaymakers this year

SOME 31% of Spanish tourists stayed in the country this summer, new figures show, with a northern coastal city stealing the top spot. 

According to Citavitis, Vigo, Galicia was the most visited tourist destination for Spaniards, followed by Santiago de Compostela and Madrid. 

A birdseye view of the beach in popular tourist destination Vigo, Galicia
Vigo, Galicia was the top tourist destination for Spainards. Photo: Alejandro Piñero Amerio/Unsplash

Last year, 6.5 million tourists flocked to the beachside city, known for its rich history, colourful buildings and diverse bird population. 

Popular tourist activities include a guided boat tour to Cies Islands or a jaunt around the Monte del Castro Park, with beautiful seaside views. 

The second most visited tourist destination was Santiago de Compostela, known for the famous pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago which ends at the emblematic Cathedral de Santiago.

Santiago de Compostela is well known for the Camino de Santiago. Photo: Victoriano Izquierdo/Unsplash

It’s no surprise that two Galician destinations attracted the most tourists this summer, as Spaniards flock north to escape roasting temperatures in other parts of the country. 

Next in the list was the capital, Madrid, followed by Granada, Barcelona, Palma and Bilbao. 

Over 60% of Spaniards chose to leave the country this summer, with the majority booking trips to New York. 

The second most popular international destination for Spanish tourists was Marrakech, followed by the Riviera Maya in Mexico. 

For international tourists visiting Spain, Barcelona is the top destination, followed by Madrid and Seville.

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    Yzabelle Bostyn

    Yzabelle Bostyn is an NCTJ trained journalist who started her journalistic career at the Olive Press in 2023.
    Before moving to Spain, she studied for a BA in English Literature and Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield.
    After graduating she moved to the university’s journalism department, one of the best in the UK.
    Throughout the past few years, she has taken on many roles including social media marketing, copywriting and radio presenting.
    She then took a year out to travel Latin America, scaling volcanoes in Guatemala and swimming with sharks in Belize.
    Then, she came to the Olive Press last year where she has honed her travel writing skills and reported on many fantastic experiences such as the Al Andalus luxury train.
    She has also undertaken many investigations, looking into complex issues like Spain’s rental crisis and rising cancer rates.
    Always willing to help, she has exposed many frauds and scams, working alongside victims to achieve justice.
    She is most proud of her work on Nolotil, a drug linked to the deaths of many Brits in Spain.
    A campaign launched by Yzabelle has received considerable support and her coverage has been by the UK and Spanish media alike.
    Her writing has featured on many UK news outlets from the Sun to the Mail Online, who contracted her to report for them in Tenerife on growing tourism issues.
    Recently, she has appeared on Times Radio covering deadly flooding in Valencia.

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