The Canary Islands welcomed 6.8 million international tourists during the first five months of 2026, a slight increase of 0.1% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures from Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE).
The provisional data, published through the FRONTUR survey and the Tourism Expenditure Survey (EGATUR), show the islands remain Spain’s second most popular destination for foreign visitors, while recording the highest total tourism spending of any Spanish region.
Between January and May, international visitors spent €10.3 billion in the Canary Islands, accounting for 20.5% of all foreign tourist spending in Spain.
In May alone, the archipelago received 1,070,492 international tourists, an increase of 0.5% compared with the same month in 2025.
Tourist expenditure during the month reached €1.555 billion, up 2.4% year-on-year.
Average spending per visitor rose to €1,453, an increase of 3%, while average daily spending stood at €194, down 1%. Visitors stayed for an average of 7.5 days, representing a 4% change compared with May last year.
Looking at the year to date, average spending per tourist reached €1,521, while average daily expenditure increased to €190, up 4.8%. The average stay across the first five months of the year was eight days, slightly shorter than during the same period in 2025.
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