Galicia registered nearly 1.7 million tourist overnight stays in September, the highest increase in Spain, surpassing Cantabria (+9%) and Madrid (+6%). The number of travelers also saw positive evolution, with a total of 946,316 people accommodated in Galician tourist establishments, an 8.2% increase compared to September last year, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE).
Particularly noteworthy is the growth exceeding 30% in travelers for both rural tourism and tourist campsites, highlighting the diversification of Galicia's offering.
The average stay increased to 1.79 nights, 4.5% more than the previous year, reflecting a longer duration of visitor stays.
In the first nine months of 2026, Galicia surpassed 6 million travelers and 11.7 million overnight stays, with an average stay of 1.95 nights, a 3.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
