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In 2024, the number of international tourists visiting the Balearic Islands surpassed , with represents an increase of 6.2 percent versus the previous year. 
Comprised of four main islands and a combined population of around * people, this Spanish autonomous community is a popular holiday retreat for many Europeans.

Sun and beach tourism

The Balearic Islands are famous for their sunny weather and stunning beaches with crystal-clear waters and white sand. In recent years, the average stay of international overnight visitors has been around a week, while the average spending for the entire trip has stayed above ** euros.

Contribution of tourism to the Balearic economy

In addition to the foreign visitors, this Spanish insular territory also receives more than *domestic tourist arrivals each year, except during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020. In that year, the contribution of the tourism sector to the Balearics’ gross domestic product (GDP) had fallen dramatically; and despite the growth of in 2021, the share still did not reach the pre-pandemic level of more than . The region earned close to * euros from tourism in 2021.