Valencian Community Tourism Growth: 6-Month International Visitors and Spending

The Valencian Community is enjoying a bright uptick in tourism, with steady growth across its three provinces. In the first half of the year, international visitors reached 5,309,844, representing about 12.5 percent of Spain’s total international arrivals. When looking at spending, the region recorded a total of 6.436 billion euros during this period, a year over year rise of 27.87 percent. While the provincial breakdown is not published in detail, estimates suggest that Alicante accounts for roughly seven out of ten euros spent, placing Costa Blanca near a 4.5 billion euro expenditure in that six month window. This signals a substantial jump in tourism revenue over the previous year, underscoring the area’s appeal to travelers from abroad. Data cited by the National Statistics Institute highlights these dynamics, reflecting strong performance in accommodation, dining, and local experiences that attract visitors to coastal towns, historic sites, and emerging rural routes alike. For destinations in the Valencian Community, the trend points to continued momentum in the coming months as visitors seek sun, culture, and value across a diversified tourism offering.