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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Suman Naishadham

Spain's economy minister says 'overtourism' challenges need to be addressed

Spain Economy Minister - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Spain could receive as many as 100 million tourists this year, according to some projections, which the country’s economy minister said poses challenges for the country’s residents that the government can no longer afford to ignore.

Last year, Spain received a record 94 million international visitors, making it one of the most visited countries in the world.

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