With its blend of major museums, history-filled streets, renowned gastronomy and a vibrant cultural life, Madrid is becoming ever more attractive to travellers from around the world. The Spanish capital closed the first half of 2026 with record figures: international tourism generated €10.007 billion in spending, 11.4% more than in the same period a year earlier.
For the City Council, these figures underline Madrid's ability to attract visitors, talent and investment. The head of tourism, Almudena Maíllo, has pointed out that the sector's growth has an impact that goes beyond the economic data, breathing new life into neighbourhoods, creating jobs and strengthening the city's services.
