US EditionTourism and migration reshape Baleares
- In early 2025, the Balearic Islands saw 810,045 international tourists who spent a record 1,042 million euros between January and March.
- This rise follows Spain’s overall tourism rebound that brought 17.1 million visitors in Q1 with spending up 7.2 percent despite recent anti-tourism protests.
- Visitors to the Balearics increased their average daily spending by 8.44 percent to 194 euros and stayed about 7 days, reflecting a trend toward higher spending tourists.
- Migration drives population growth as nearly 18 percent of residents come from other Spanish regions and 17.7 percent from abroad, with large internal groups from Andalusia and international migrants mainly from Colombia, Argentina, and Morocco.
- These tourism and migration trends suggest the Balearics are evolving into a region with a dynamic economy attracting visitors and new residents seeking better quality of life.
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Tourism and migration reshape Baleares
Recent data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) reveals a striking rise in international tourist spending in early 2025 in the Balearic Islands, alongside steady population growth driven by both internal migration and international arrivals. Between January and March 2025, a total of 810,045 international tourists visited the Balearic Islands—an increase of 3.6 per cent compared to the… Source
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