Malaga, leader in rural tourism occupancy for the Andalusia Day bridge

Rural tourism is consolidating as one of the preferred options for families during the upcoming Andalusia Day holidays. The data supports this trend. According to Spain's leading rural accommodation platform Ruralidays.com, the occupancy rate in the province of Málaga is expected to be around 55%, which means that bookings have increased by almost 10% compared to the same period in 2024.

Málaga leads the way

At the regional level, it's worth noting that Andalusia has an average occupancy rate of about 47%, with Málaga leading (55%), followed by Cádiz (42%) and Granada (40%). In this regard, the co-founder of Ruralidays, Félix Zea, explained that the data "reinforces the idea that the Costa del Sol environment is the preferred destination for family vacations in rural settings."

Demand in other provinces is recorded in the following order: Huelva (37%), Córdoba (32%), Seville (32%), Jaén (28%), and Almería (22%). Moreover, according to indicators provided by Ruralidays, the mild temperatures typical of this time in Andalusia, along with the opportunity for children to spend time outdoors, are the main reasons why clients choose this type of vacation.

Children's playground at a rural accommodation / L.O.

Disconnecting in nature

Similarly, families choosing rural tourism will be able to enjoy large private spaces, allowing guests to spend time together without the restrictions of a hotel. "Rural houses give us the chance to enjoy a stress-free vacation, in natural settings, with all the comforts for families," Félix Zea remarked, referring to the reduced usual use of screens and the opportunity to be in contact with nature offered by this environment.