Spain Leisure Travel Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Traveler Type, Age Group, Expenditure Type, Sales Channel, and Region, 2025-2033

Spain Leisure Travel Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Traveler Type, Age Group, Expenditure Type, Sales Channel, and Region, 2025-2033

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Spain Leisure Travel Market Overview:

The Spain leisure travel market size reached USD 14,983.86 Million in 2024. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach USD 26,927.89 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.73% during 2025-2033. Spain's cultural heritage, such as historic sites, pilgrimage paths, and globally famous celebrations, support the market and offer heritage-oriented travelers strong attraction. Culinary tourism, shopping areas, and urban entertainment options further layers of attractions, while improved transport infrastructure enables ease of access to make increased expansion inevitable and further support the Spain leisure travel market share.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024 USD 14,983.86 Million
Market Forecast in 2033 USD 26,927.89 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 6.73%


Spain Leisure Travel Market Trends:

Gastronomy, Shopping, and Urban Leisure

Spain’s culinary heritage has become one of the strongest drivers of leisure tourism, with tapas culture, Michelin-starred restaurants, and regional specialties like paella and pintxos drawing food enthusiasts from around the globe. Cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia combine gastronomy with vibrant shopping experiences, featuring a mix of luxury boutiques, artisan markets, and international retail centers. Wine tourism, particularly in La Rioja and Catalonia, contributes to leisure travel diversification, appealing to both casual tourists and connoisseurs. Spain’s modern infrastructure, including high-speed rail networks and international airports, enables seamless connectivity across regions, enhancing the travel experience. Event tourism, including global sporting events, music festivals, and cultural exhibitions, further strengthens the sector. Spain’s travel and tourism sector is projected to contribute €260.5 Billion to the economy by 2025, with leisure travel accounting for 88.3% of all tourism expenditure. This synergy of gastronomy, shopping, and urban culture reinforces Spain’s standing as a multifaceted leisure destination and directly contributes to Spain leisure travel market growth.

Cultural Heritage and Historic Landmarks

Spain’s leisure travel industry is deeply influenced by its rich cultural and historical heritage, with globally recognized landmarks such as the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Alhambra in Granada, and the Royal Palace in Madrid. UNESCO World Heritage cities like Toledo, Salamanca, and Segovia showcase medieval architecture and traditions that attract history-focused travelers. Pilgrimage routes such as the Camino de Santiago merge cultural tourism with wellness and spirituality, creating experiences that resonate with both domestic and international visitors. Spain’s museums, including the Prado and Reina Sofia, enrich this cultural dimension with globally renowned art collections. Festivals like La Tomatina, San Fermín, and Semana Santa offer distinctive cultural immersion opportunities. With active preservation of heritage sites and government campaigns promoting cultural tourism, Spain continues to establish itself as a destination where historical authenticity meets leisure travel experiences. From Jan–Jul 2025, Spain welcomed over 55 million international visitors (+4.1% YoY), including 11M in July (+1.6%), who spent €16.4 Billion, up 6.1% from July 2024.

Spain Leisure Travel Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on traveler type, age group, expenditure type, and sales channel.

Traveler Type Insights:

  • Solo
  • Group

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the traveler type. This includes solo and group.

Age Group Insights:

  • Baby Boomers
  • Generation X
  • Millennial
  • Generation Z

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the age group. This includes baby boomers, generation X, millennial, and generation Z.

Expenditure Type Insights:

  • Lodging
  • Transportation
  • Food and Beverages
  • Events and Entertainment
  • Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the expenditure type. This includes lodging, transportation, food and beverages, events and entertainment, and others.

Sales Channel Insights:

  • Conventional Channel
  • Online Channel

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the sales channel. This includes conventional channel and online channel.

Regional Insights:

  • Northern Spain
  • Eastern Spain
  • Southern Spain
  • Central Spain

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all major regional markets. This includes Northern Spain, Eastern Spain, Southern Spain, and Central Spain.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Spain Leisure Travel Market News:

  • In March 2024, Amadeus launched Amadeus Leisure Connect, a solution unifying Amadeus Value Hotels™, Private Agreements, and the Amadeus Travel Platform™ to strengthen leisure hotel distribution in Spain and globally. The platform offers access to over 600,000 properties with exclusive prepaid net rates, allowing travel sellers to personalize offerings such as dining, spa, and leisure activities, while hotels gain greater control over distribution, inventory, and pricing.

Spain Leisure Travel Market Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Million USD
Scope of the Report

Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:

  • Traveler Type
  • Age Group
  • Expenditure Type
  • Sales Channel
  • Region
Traveler Types Covered Solo, Group
Age Groups Covered Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennial, Generation Z
Expenditure Types Covered Lodging, Transportation, Food and Beverages, Events and Entertainment, Others
Sales Channels Covered Conventional Channel, Online Channel
Regions Covered Northern Spain, Eastern Spain, Southern Spain, Central Spain
Customization Scope 10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support 10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)


Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the Spain leisure travel market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the breakup of the Spain leisure travel market on the basis of traveler type?
  • What is the breakup of the Spain leisure travel market on the basis of age group?
  • What is the breakup of the Spain leisure travel market on the basis of expenditure type?
  • What is the breakup of the Spain leisure travel market on the basis of sales channel?
  •  What is the breakup of the Spain leisure travel market on the basis of region?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the Spain leisure travel market? 
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Spain leisure travel market?
  • What is the structure of the Spain leisure travel market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the Spain leisure travel market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

  • IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Spain leisure travel market from 2019-2033.
  • The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Spain leisure travel market.
  • Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Spain leisure travel industry and its attractiveness.
  • Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.

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