Hotel occupancy in August on the Costa del Sol reaches 92.15%

The Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs of the Costa del Sol (Aehcos) has reported that hotel occupancy during the month of August in the province of Málaga was 92.15%. This percentage, from the eighth month of the year, is slightly higher (+1.26) than the figures from the same month in 2024, when a 90.89% was recorded. Most visitors came from the international market, around 65%, while only the remaining 35% are from domestic territory.

"August has once again confirmed the strength of the Costa del Sol as a top-tier tourist destination, reaching an occupancy of 92.15%, a figure slightly higher than that recorded in 2024. This data highlights the stability of our sector, even in a context of great international competition," explained José Luque, president of Aehcos.

"It is very significant to see that 65% of our visitors come from the international market. This reflects the great projection of the Costa del Sol beyond our borders, but at the same time poses the challenge of continuing to boost domestic demand, which still has a large margin for growth," he added.

By destinations, Fuengirola, with 96.32%, has been the most visited destination during the month of August. It is followed by Benalmádena, with 95.03%, followed by Torremolinos, with 94.91%, Málaga capital with 93.91%, and Mijas, with 93.57%.

Forecasts

As for the forecasts for the coming months, occupancy in September is expected to be 87.65% compared to 88.74% in 2024. By nationalities, the number of tourists from national origins is expected to decrease to 30% of the total, compared to those from the international market, which would be at 70%.

For October 2025, the hotel industry expects occupancy to be 74.13% compared to 86.70% recorded in October of the previous year.

Looking ahead to September 2025, occupancy forecasts place Benalmádena at the top of the ranking, with 90.91%, followed by Fuengirola with 90.85%; Mijas with 90.63%; Málaga capital with 89.74%, and Torremolinos, with 86.87%.

In October, Frigiliana-Torrox occupies the first place in terms of occupancy estimation with 90%. They are followed by Fuengirola, with 85.78%; Málaga capital, with 80.75%; and Mijas and Marbella, with 79.42% and 74.53% estimated occupancy, respectively.

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