Spain’s Tourism Boom Fuels Economic Growth but Deepens Housing and Overtourism Concerns

In Brief: Spain is expected to welcome a record 100 million visitors in 2026, reinforcing tourism’s role as a key driver of the country’s economy, where the sector contributes roughly 13% of GDP. However, the surge in visitor numbers is also fueling concerns about overtourism and housing affordability, with residents and policymakers increasingly linking short-term vacation rentals to rising rents and the displacement of local communities.