Inland tourism in Andalusia grows by 5.6%

Inland tourism in Andalusia is thriving and has reached pre-pandemic levels after growing by 5.6%... in 2024, surpassing 6.8 million tourists that year, according to data from a report by the Public Enterprise for Tourism and Sport of Andalusia based on the Andalusia Tourism Situation Survey from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA). This study indicates that inland tourism accounts for around 20% of all travelers received in the region.

The Minister of Tourism and External Relations of the Andalusian Government, Arturo Bernal, highlights that these figures keep the region as a benchmark in tourism: "Andalusia consolidates its sustainable tourism model, respectful of both residents and the natural environment. This sector is a key lever for energizing the interior of the region." In this regard, he states that "tourism is synonymous with the future. These figures confirm the sector as one of the major engines of the Andalusian economy, capable of creating jobs, establishing population, and contributing to the development of the territory."

Considering that "the tourist is the protagonist of this sustained growth and the transformation that Andalusia is experiencing," he reveals that the profile of these travelers is predominantly Spanish, with Andalusia itself being the main source. Thus, 46% of the inland visitors are Andalusian compared to 29.9% from the rest of Spain and 24.1% who are foreigners.

29%

is the increase in spending by these travelers over the past five years in the Community.

The report details that the average stay of inland tourists is estimated at 4.4 days, with an average daily expenditure of 81.86 euros, which represents an increase of almost 29.5% compared to 2019 as the year before Covid-19. Regarding consumption habits, hotels are the main accommodation choice, specifically for 60.3% of visitors.

As for the main attractions and activities that these tourists engage in during their stays, cultural visits, gastronomic activities, and discovering natural spaces stand out. Travelers rate their visit to Andalusia with a 9.1 out of 10 and a loyalty rate of 45.6%.