In 2025, the Girona region welcomed 8,178,901 tourists, 3.5% fewer than the previous year. However, they have generated 28,382,316 overnight stays, 0.3% more than in 2024, figures that consolidate last season’s good results, according to data from Eurecat’s Tourism Data System.
Lower volume, more overnight stays. This change in trend—300,000 fewer tourists, but 80,000 more stays—confirms a higher yield per visitor. The longer average stay (3.4 nights) contributes to improving companies’ margins and reducing the destination’s carbon footprint.
X-ray of the markets. The international market has regained its historic dominance and now accounts for 55% of the overall share. Highlights include:
• France, which remains the leader with 3% growth.
• Rest of Spain, with a 5% increase.
• Bullish markets, with spectacular growth from Ireland (+45%), Italy (+25%), the United Kingdom (+15%, ranked 4th) and the United States/Canada (+10%).
• Declines: Germany and Belgium have declined by 5%-6%.
Leadership by type of accommodation. Of the 270,000 registered beds in the region, hotels top the ranking (13.8 million overnight stays), followed by the camping sector (11.5 million), apartments (2.7 million) and rural tourism (nearly 0.5 million).
Record tourist spending. According to the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE), foreign tourism spending has increased by 4.5%. According to Intelitur, the international tourist currently spends an average of €1,230 per trip in Catalonia (€39 more than in 2024) and generates a daily expense of €224.
